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.[1]
Scott Stewart | |
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 Scott Stewart in Townsville, 2018 | |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Townsville | |
| Assumed office 31 January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | John Hathaway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Home Hill, Queensland |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse(s) | Jackie |
| 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.[2]
During his time in education Scott established a boxing program, aimed at helping under-achieving indigenous students re-engage with schooling through sport.
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.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Education and a master's degree from the Queensland University of Technology.
On 12 November 2020 he was appointed Minister for Resources.[3]
References
- 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. Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
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| Preceded by John Hathaway |
Member for Townsville 2015–present |
Incumbent |