Phillip Sullivan

Phillip Hurley Sullivan (1858 – 4 December 1921) was an Australian solicitor and politician. He was a Labor member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1901 to 1907, representing the electorates of Darlington and Phillip.

Early life and career Sullivan was born in Sydney, the son of Daniel Santry Sullivan, a master mariner, and Margaret Hurley.

He began his legal training in 1877 as a clerk, articled first to J. W. Johnson, then to R. P. Abbott in 1878, and later to W. B. Craig in 1881. He was admitted as a solicitor in 1882.

Local government Sullivan served as an alderman on Redfern Council, representing the Redfern Ward, from 1899 to 1901.

With the abolition of Darlington and the creation of the new seat of Phillip in 1904, he successfully contested Phillip, receiving 56.19% of the vote.

During his parliamentary service he was a member of several committees, including the Refreshment Committee, and in 1905 he was appointed a trustee of the National Park.

Personal life Sullivan married Helen Elizabeth Scougall around 1895, and the couple had four daughters and three sons.

Legacy Sullivan’s career illustrates the role of early Labor politicians in Sydney, combining a background in the law with municipal service and involvement in community organisations.