Luke Foley leads the NSW Opposition and the Labor Party. To be precise, Luke Foley is a parliamentary leader of New South Wales branch of the Australian Labor Party. John Robertson served the title before him. Luke is also a Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of New South Wales.
Before entering Parliament, Luke Foley worked for the Guide Dog Association of NSW as a telemarketer. Luke Foley also organized the Australian Services Union of NSW. Moreover, he went on to toil as Secretary of the Australian Services Union of NSW from 2000-03.
Later on, Foley became the Assistant General Secretary of the Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch) from 2003 to 2010. Lately, Luke Foley is slammed massively for his comments on refugee admission. He claims-
Anglo families are being forced to flee their homes in greater Sydney due to a refugee influx.
As a result, diverse views regarding Luke Foley as a racist for his ‘white flight’ remark has surfaced heavily. An Aussie fellow tweeted the subsequent content backlashing Luke Foley 8hrs ago @Herr_Benjamin
The thing about Luke Foley’s ‘white flight’ statement this morning is that he could have talked about Western Sydney’s issues due to population changes, but he is the one who used ‘white flight’ he’s the one who spoke about Anglo families. He made it about race.
Fairfield mayor Frank Carbone also discussed on Foley’s context. According to news.com.au, Frank says-
“I think it’s poor to suggest it’s a racial issue,” & “I don’t think Anglo families are fleeing our cities.”
Getting into feuds is not new in Luke Foley’s life. Luke Foley is a political figure after all. And nothing in politics happens out of a chance. If it occurs, it was intended to be that way.
Frugally speaking, Luke appears to be a nobleman. His community motions are widespread. He is a member of Auburn. Foley is an executive member of the Victor Trumper Society & member of several other foundations. Such as; the Australian Services Union, Australian Fabian Society, the Evatt Foundation & Friends of the Botanic Gardens.
Luke Foley Wife, Children & Family
Luke Foley married Edel Mckenna in 2005. Luke Foley and wife Edel Mckenna met in 1990’s when Edel was backpacking in Australia. Later they exchanged their vows in the village of Augher in Northern Ireland. Mutually Luke Foley and wife Edel Mckenna share three lovely young kids. Their names-Aoife, Niamh & Patrick.
Luke Foley with wife & kids.
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Luke Foley is a loyal husband and a doting father. Despite hectic schedules & governmental lifestyle. Luke Foley always has time for his adorable wife & children.
On mother’s day. Luke Foley with his wife & kids
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Foley has a doppelgänger sister named Bridget. She is an educator of Media at Macquarie University. Helen Foley is the mother of Luke & Bridget Foley. She has breast carcinoma. As of their dad, he deviated on them when Luke was only 7-year-old. Hence, Luke doesn’t fancy to talk much about him. Notwithstanding, his dad expired when Luke was eight y/o.
Enda is Luke Foley’s brother in law. He is a subdued man with down syndrome. Luke accorded his pic on 21st March with a caption saying-
You will not meet a better bloke than Enda, my brother in law. Today – World Down Syndrome Day – and every day, he lights up our lives. #WDSD18
Caption: Enda- Luke Foley’s brother in law
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Luke Foley Wiki Facts
Born on 27th July 1970, Luke Foley full name is Luke Aquinas Foley. Currently, Luke Foley age is 47. Sydney, Australia is his hometown. Luke accepted his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of N.S.W. He has a sister & they grew up at their family home in Sydney’s St Ives. Helen- Luke Foley’s mum single-handedly raised he & his twin.
Besides political commitments- Luke is an ardent cricketer. He still loves to read- after all he was a history student as well. Since 1992, he became a part of Sydney Cricket Ground. Apart from that, he is a devoted supporter of the Eastern Suburbs Rugby League Club.
Luke Foley Net Worth 2018
Luke Foley net worth is still under review. Accurate figurative information will be updated as soon as the analysis is complete.
