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Scott Bacon
Australian politician
Scott Bacon (born 27 August 1977) is a former Australian politician. Bacon represented the electorates of Denison and then Clark (after renaming) in the Tasmanian House of Assembly from 2010 to 2019 as a member of the Labor Party.[1]
Scott Bacon | |
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| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Clark | |
| In office 28 September 2018 – 22 August 2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Madeleine Ogilvie |
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Denison | |
| In office 20 March 2010 – 28 September 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1977-08-27) 27 August 1977 (age 46) Perth, Western Australia |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Domestic partner | Chantel Crossman |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent |
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| Education | |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
| Website | http://scottbacon.com |
He was educated at Cosgrove High School, Elizabeth College and the University of Tasmania, where he studied economics.[2] He is the son of former Premier of Tasmania Jim Bacon.
Bacon was elected at the 2010 Tasmanian state election, securing 10.3% of first preferences.[3] The Labor ticket for Denison included three sitting Labor MPs (including the Premier, David Bartlett) but only Bartlett and Bacon were elected, with two sitting members Lisa Singh and Graeme Sturges losing their seats.[4]
In May 2011, Bacon was made a member of Cabinet following Bartlett's resignation, holding the portfolios of Tourism, Hospitality and Veteran's Affairs.[citation needed]
After the Giddings government was defeated in 2014 state election, Bacon was given the role of Shadow Treasurer by new Opposition Leader Bryan Green.[5]
Bacon announced his resignation in August 2019.[6]
- "Scott Bacon". Members of the Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- "Scott Bacon – Biography". Archived from the original on 23 August 2009. Retrieved 2 April 2010.
- "House of Assembly 2010 results – Denison – first preferences". Retrieved 2 April 2010.
- "House of Assembly 2010 results – Denison – after distribution of preferences". Retrieved 2 April 2010.
- "Shadow Cabinet". Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- "Senior Tas Labor MP Scott Bacon retires". News.com.au. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
| Tasmanian House of Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Division created | Member for Clark 2018–2019 Served alongside: Elise Archer Ella Haddad Sue Hickey Cassy O'Connor |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member for Denison 2010–2018 Served alongside: Elise Archer David Bartlett Matthew Groom Cassy O'Connor |
Division abolished |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Minister for Tourism 2011–2014 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Minister for Hospitality 2011–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Minister for Veterans' Affairs 2011–2014 |
Ministry abolished |
| New ministry | Minister for Finance 2014 | |
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