Robin Scott (Victorian politician)
Robin Scott | |
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Assistant Treasurer of Victoria | |
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 | |
Assumed office 25 November 2006 | |
Preceded by | Michael Leighton |
Majority | 20.70% |
Personal details | |
Born | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | 23 January 1973
Political party | Labor |
Spouse | Shaojie Scott |
Alma mater | La Trobe University (BA) |
Robin David Scott (born 23 January 1973) is an Australian politician. He has been a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 2006, representing the seat of Preston.
Early life
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
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]
References
- ^ 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.
External links
- Personal website
- Parliamentary voting record of Robin Scott at Victorian Parliament Tracker [dead link ]