16 Facts About Mick Veitch

Michael Stanley Veitch was born on 19 December 1962 and is an Australian politician who served as a Labor Party member of the New South Wales Legislative Council.

Mick Veitch was a member of the council from 2007 to 2023.

Mick Veitch was born at Gundagai, New South Wales to parents Bob and Val.

Mick Veitch attended Adelong Central School in his primary school years.

Mick Veitch finished his railway career as an Assistant Station Master at Rydalmere and Toongabbie train stations.

Mick Veitch became the Executive Officer of the Wiradjuri Country Community Group Limited and then the General Manager of Job Centre Australia Limited.

Mick Veitch joined the Labor Party in March 1989 Mick Veitch became the Secretary of the Young Branch of the Labor Party.

Mick Veitch has been a delegate to the NSW ALP State Conference and the National Conference.

Mick Veitch was elected as an independent shire councillor for Young Shire Council in September 1995.

Mick Veitch was unsuccessful in that campaign, losing to Liberal Party candidate Alby Schultz.

Mick Veitch was deputy chair of the nine-member Southern Area Health Board for New South Wales.

Mick Veitch was elected on 24 March 2007 to the New South Wales Legislative Council with the 19th-highest quota at that election.

Mick Veitch has served as Deputy Government Whip, Parliamentary Secretary for Primary Industries and on numerous Legislative Council Committees.

Mick Veitch served on the Opposition front bench from 2011 holding responsibility for Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services and Regional and Rural Affairs.

Mick Veitch is currently the Shadow Minister for Primary Industries, Lands and Western NSW.

Mick Veitch is divorced and has four children, and six grandchildren.