New South Wales Parliamentary Career
Costa shifted to a political career in 2001, when he became a member of the Legislative Council at a countback following the resignation of Johno Johnson in the Carr Labor Government. Costa served as Police Minister from 21 November 2001 until 2 April 2003.
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