Robin David Scott (born 23 January 1973) is a former Australian politician. He was a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly between 2006 and 2022, representing the seat of Preston.
Robin Scott | |
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| Assistant Treasurer | |
| In office 29 November 2018 – 15 June 2020 | |
| Premier | Daniel Andrews |
| Preceded by | Gordon Rich-Phillips (2010-2014) |
| Succeeded by | Danny Pearson |
| Minister for Finance | |
| In office 4 December 2014 – 29 November 2018 | |
| Premier | Daniel Andrews |
| Preceded by | Robert Clark |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Minister for Multicultural Affairs | |
| In office 4 December 2014 – 29 November 2018 | |
| Premier | Daniel Andrews |
| Preceded by | Matthew Guy |
| Succeeded by | Richard Wynne |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Preston | |
| In office 25 November 2006 – 26 November 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Leighton |
| Succeeded by | Nathan Lambert |
| Majority | 20.70% |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 January 1973 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse | Shaojie Scott |
| Alma mater | La Trobe University (BA) |
Early life edit
Scott was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in politics from La Trobe University.
Scott was later hired in 1996 as an electorate officer, with Scott becoming secretary of the party's Preston branch.
Political career edit
In 2006, Robin Scott was selected as the Labor candidate for Preston, a safe seat being vacated by sitting member Michael Leighton. Scott has represented the seat since. Scott served as Victorian Labor's Shadow Minister for Finance and WorkCover after their loss at the 2010 state election. On 4 December 2014 he was sworn in as Minister for Finance and Minister for Multicultural Affairs in the first Andrews Ministry. Following the 2018 state election, Scott became Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Veterans in the second Andrews Ministry.[1] He resigned from his ministerial positions on 15 June 2020 following a hearing before the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) into political expenses and branch stacking.[2]
In May 2022, Scott lost preselection for the 2022 state election and retired at the election.[3]
References edit
- ^ Daniel Andrew’s new ministry list for his government’s second term
- ^ "Second Victorian MP resigns from ministry in wake of Somyurek scandal". ABC News. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "Political oblivion for Adem Somyurek allies". The Australian. 14 December 2021. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
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