Bronnie Taylor

Bronwyn "Bronnie" Taylor is an Australian retired politician. She was the New South Wales Minister for Women, the Minister for Regional Health, and the Minister for Mental Health in the Perrottet ministry, from December 2021 to March 2023.^[1] Taylor had served as the Deputy Leader of the National Party in New South Wales from October 2021 until June 2024.^[2] She was a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 2015 until 2024, representing The Nationals.^[3]

The Honourable Bronnie Taylor MLC
Taylor in 2022
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
In office 2 April 2019 – 28 March 2023
Leader	Don Harwin
Preceded by	Sarah Mitchell
Succeeded by	John Graham
21st Deputy Leader of the National Party in New South Wales
In office 6 October 2021 – 20 June 2024
Leader	Paul Toole Dugald Saunders
Preceded by	Paul Toole
Succeeded by	Gurmesh Singh
Minister for Women
In office 2 April 2019 – 28 March 2023
Premier	Gladys Berejiklian Dominic Perrottet
Preceded by	Tanya Davies
Succeeded by	Jodie Harrison
Minister for Mental Health
In office 2 April 2019 – 28 March 2023
Premier	Gladys Berejiklian Dominic Perrottet
Preceded by	Tanya Davies
Succeeded by	Ryan Park
Minister for Regional Health
In office 21 December 2021 – 28 March 2023
Premier	Dominic Perrottet
Preceded by	new position
Succeeded by	Ryan Park
Minister for Regional Youth
In office 2 April 2019 – 21 December 2021
Premier	Gladys Berejiklian Dominic Perrottet
Preceded by	new position
Succeeded by	Ben Franklin
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council
In office 28 March 2015 – 16 September 2024
Succeeded by	Scott Barrett
Personal details
Political party	National
Spouse	Duncan Taylor
Children	2
Alma mater	University of Sydney
Occupation	Nurse Politician

Previously, Taylor was the Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women in the second Berejiklian ministry^[4][5][6] Before entering parliament, she served on the Cooma-Monaro Shire Council.

In June 2024, Taylor announced her retirement from the Legislative Council.^[7] Taylor was replaced by Scott Barrett in September 2024.^[8]

Background and early career

Taylor is the daughter of Ward Washington, who died of pancreatic cancer.^[9] She studied nursing at the University of Sydney, and developed specialty in the field of both palliative care and oncology. She was one of the original Clinical Nurse Consultants appointed for the McGrath Foundation and then worked for NSW Health until June 2014. Her final nursing appointment before entering parliament was Director of Cancer Services for the Southern New South Wales Local Health District.^[10][11] Elected to Cooma-Monaro Shire Council in 2010, Taylor became Deputy Mayor in 2011 was nominated for a 2013 award to recognise the outstanding contributions and achievements of women in local government.^[12]

Political career

Taylor was elected a Member of the Legislative Council at the 2015 state election.

Taylor previously served on several standing committees, having been the Chair of the Standing Committee on Social issues, and previously sat on the Joint Select Committee of Companion Animal Breeding Practices in New South Wales. On 25 August 2016, Taylor was appointed to the position of Parliamentary Secretary for Southern NSW and Regional Communications. Following the 2019 state election, Taylor was appointed as the Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women in the second Berejiklian ministry with effect from 2 April 2019;^[13] and in December 2021, her portfolios were changed to Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health, and Minister for Mental Health.^[1]

In June 2024, Taylor announced her resignation from the Legislative Council.^[7]

Personal life

Taylor is married to Duncan Taylor and together they have two daughters, Hannah and Holly. Taylor is the sister-in-law of Angus Taylor.^[14][15][16]