Career
In 1973 he was elected Member for Gosford but lost the following election to Labor candidate Brian McGowan by 70 votes. Brooks re-entered local government at the following election and was a Councillor, Shire President and City Mayor through to his unsuccessful re-election attempt as an independent councillor in the 2008 New South Wales Local Government Elections. As a Councillor, Brooks" supported retention of Australia"s constitutional monarchy, and opposed continued population growth in Gosford City, arguing that local infrastructure could not meet demand.
Prior to entering politics, Brooks was a rally car driver and competed in many around Australia events.
Brooks" resides in the Gosford suburb of Point Frederick.
