Steve Bredhauer

Stephen Dominic "Steve" Bredhauer (born 15 February 1958) is a former Australian politician. Born in Brisbane, he was a teacher before entering politics. He joined the Australian Labor Party in 1980. In 1989, he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the member for Cook. When Labor won government in 1998, he was appointed Minister for Transport and Main Roads, a position he held until his retirement from politics in 2004. He was succeeded by his electorate officer, Jason O'Brien.[1]

Bredhauer was subsequently appointed by the Government of Queensland to represent its interests in the People's Republic of China and Vietnam.[2] Additionally, he serves on the Queensland Competition Authority[3] and has worked as a lobbyist for companies including Leighton and Mirvac.[4]

References

  1. ^ Queensland Parliament (2004). "Bredhauer, Hon. Stephen Dominic". http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/historical/documents/memberBio/bredhaus.htm. Retrieved 17 March 2009. 
  2. ^ O'Connor, Mike (28 April 2008). "Bligh flies mateship flag". Courier Mail. http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23605715-5012446,00.html. Retrieved 5 May 2009. 
  3. ^ "Steve Bredhauer". Queensland Government. http://www.export.qld.gov.au/369.html. Retrieved 5 May 2009. 
  4. ^ "LOBBYIST DETAILS". Queensland Government. http://www.premiers.qld.gov.au/library/scripts/objectifyMedia.asp?file=pdf/3245/56.pdf&str_title=Bredhauer%20Consulting%20Services.pdf. Retrieved May 5, 2009.