Craig Wallace (politician)

Summary

Craig Andrew Wallace (born 12 June 1969) is an Australian politician. He was the member for Thuringowa in the Queensland State Parliament from 7 February 2004 to 24 March 2012.

Craig Wallace
Minister for Fisheries and Marine Infrastructure of Queensland
In office
21 February 2011 – 26 March 2012
Preceded byRobert Schwarten (as Fisheries)
Succeeded byJohn McVeigh (as Fisheries)
ConstituencyThuringowa
Minister for Main Roads of Queensland
In office
26 March 2009 – 26 March 2012
Preceded byWarren Pitt
Succeeded byScott Emerson
ConstituencyThuringowa
Minister for Natural Resources and Water of Queensland
In office
1 November 2006 – 26 March 2009
Preceded byKerry Shine
Succeeded byStephen Robertson (as Natural Resources)
ConstituencyThuringowa
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Thuringowa
In office
7 February 2004 – 24 March 2012
Preceded byAnita Phillips
Succeeded bySam Cox
Personal details
Born
Craig Andrew Wallace

(1969-06-12) 12 June 1969 (age 54)
Home Hill, Queensland, Australia
Political partyLabor
SpouseJennifer Teo-Wallace
ChildrenGigi Wallace, Lolo Wallace
Alma materJames Cook University
OccupationExecutive Officer

He was the Minister for Main Roads and Fisheries and Marine Infrastructure until Labor lost the 2012 state election. He was defeated after falling into third place behind Katter's Australian Party nominee Steve Todeschini.

He previously served as Minister for Natural Resources and Water and Minister Assisting the Premier in North Queensland.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by Member for Thuringowa
2004–2012
Succeeded by