Martyn Evans

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Martyn John Evans (born 27 November 1953 in Birmingham, England), Australian politician, was an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives from March 1994 to October 2004, representing the Division of Bonython, South Australia. He was educated at The University of Adelaide. A State Government Administrative Officer before entering politics, Evans was a member of the Elizabeth City Council from 1975-84 and served as Mayor from 1981-84. He took up the position of Director, Community Engagement at The University of Adelaide in July 2007.

Evans entered the South Australian House of Assembly following a by-election caused when Peter Duncan resigned his seat to contest a federal seat. Originally a labor independent member he rejoined the ALP in 1993 and served as Minister of Health, Family and Community Services and Minister for the Aged from 1992-93.

Moving to federal politics in 1994, Evans was a member the Opposition Shadow Ministry from 1996 to 2001.

The Division of Bonython was abolished at the 2003 electoral redistribution, and Evans instead contested the Division of Wakefield at the 2004 election, but was defeated.

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Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Neal Blewett	Member for Bonython 1994 – 2004	Division abolished

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NAME	Evans, Martyn John
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION	Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH	27 November 1953
PLACE OF BIRTH	Birmingham, England
DATE OF DEATH	living
PLACE OF DEATH