Scott Stewart (politician)

Summary

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 and Critical Minerals
Assumed office
18 December 2023
PremierSteven Miles
Preceded byHimself (as Minister for Resources)
Minister for Resources
In office
12 November 2020 – 18 December 2023
PremierAnnastacia Palaszczuk
Steven Miles
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byHimself (as Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals)
Deputy Speaker of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
In office
15 February 2018 – 11 November 2020
SpeakerCurtis Pitt
Succeeded byJoe Kelly
Deputy Speaker of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
Temporary
In office
14 February 2017 – 14 February 2018
SpeakerPeter Wellington
Curtis Pitt
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Townsville
Assumed office
31 January 2015
Preceded byJohn Hathaway
Personal details
BornHome Hill, Queensland, Australia[1]
Political partyLabor
SpouseJackie
Children3[1]
Occupation
  • Principal
  • Politician
Websitewww.scottstewartmp.org.au

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 edit

  1. ^ a b "Maiden Speech By Scott Stewart – Member For Townsville" (PDF). documents.parliament.qld.gov.au. Queensland Parliament. 27 March 2015.
  2. ^ Green, Antony. "Townsville". Queensland Election 2015. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  3. ^ "Principal to take a stand". Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Hon Scott Stewart". Member Details. Parliament of Queensland. Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
Parliament of Queensland
Preceded by Member for Townsville
2015–present
Incumbent