Scott Stewart (politician)
Scott James Stewart is an Australian politician. He has been the Labor member for Townsville in the Queensland Legislative Assembly since February 2015.[2]
Scott Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Resources | |
| Assumed office 12 November 2020 | |
| Premier | Annastacia Palaszczuk |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Deputy Speaker of the Queensland Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 15 February 2018 – 11 November 2020 | |
| Speaker | Curtis Pitt |
| Succeeded by | Joe Kelly |
| Deputy Speaker of the Queensland Legislative Assembly | |
Temporary | |
| In office 14 February 2017 – 14 February 2018 | |
| Speaker | Peter Wellington Curtis Pitt |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Townsville | |
| Assumed office 31 January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | John Hathaway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Home Hill, Queensland, Australia[1] |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse | Jackie |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Occupation |
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| Website | www |
Stewart was a high school principal and educator in the Townsville region. He was the principal of Pimlico State High School when he contested the seat of Townsville.[3]
During his time in education Scott established a boxing program, aimed at helping under-achieving indigenous students re-engage with schooling through sport.[citation needed]
Scott and his wife Jackie moved to Townsville in 1999 to raise their three children. He is a volunteer with Townsville Rotary and sits on several committees including the North Queensland Stadium Activation Group, Community Aviation Consultation Group, CBD Taskforce, Regional Economic Development Sub-Committee, Palm Island Economic Development and Palm Island Liveability Project.[citation needed]
Scott holds a Bachelor of Education and a master's degree from the Queensland University of Technology.[citation needed]
On 12 November 2020 he was appointed Minister for Resources.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Maiden Speech By Scott Stewart – Member For Townsville" (PDF). documents.parliament.qld.gov.au. Queensland Parliament. 27 March 2015.
- ^ Green, Antony. "Townsville". Queensland Election 2015. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "Principal to take a stand". Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ "Hon Scott Stewart". Member Details. Parliament of Queensland. from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.