Preceded by New seat Role Politician Education Deakin University | Alma mater Deakin University Party Australian Labor Party Name Josh Bull | |
Born 4 April 1985 (age 38) ( 1985-04-04 ) Profiles | ||
Political party Australian Labor Party | ||
Rock N Roll Exchange - Josh Bull Labor Member for Sunbury District - Band Launch - 17. 10 .15
Joshua Michael "Josh" Bull (born 4 April 1985) is an Australian politician. He has been an Australian Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since November 2014, representing the Legislative Assembly seat of Sunbury.
Bull was born in Sunbury, Victoria in 1985. He attended Sunbury Heights Primary, and graduated from Sunbury College as school captain in 2002. He went on to study at Deakin University from 2004 to 2007, undertaking a double degree in education and science.
After completing his degree Bull went on to teach locally, before making a move into state politics. He began his political career as an electorate officer for former Yuroke MP, Liz Beattie. He has also been chief of staff to Federal Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell (Victorian politician). Bull has been actively involved with the ALP since 2003, serving as the Craigieburn Branch secretary for six years, a state conference delegate for three years, a member of the Education and Youth Affairs Policy Committee and the Sport, Culture and Tourism Policy Committee.
Bull was accepted into the Australian Defence Force as an Army Reservist Officer cadet in 2013, though has been on leave due to work commitments. Josh is also a keen runner with Melbourne running club 'The Crosbie Crew'. He completed his first marathon in 2014.