Scott Bacon
Scott Bacon (born 27 August 1977 in Perth, Western Australia) is an Australian politician. He has been an Australian Labor Party member for Denison in the Tasmanian House of Assembly since 2010. He was educated at Cosgrove High School, Elizabeth College and the University of Tasmania, where he studied Economics.[1] He is the son of former Premier of Tasmania Jim Bacon.
Bacon was elected at the Tasmanian state election, 2010, securing 10.3% of first preferences.[2] 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.[3]
In May 2011, Bacon was made a member of Cabinet following Bartlett's resignation, holding the portfolios of Tourism, Hospitality and Veteran's Affairs.
References
- ↑ "Scott Bacon – Biography". 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.
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| Tasmanian House of Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by David Bartlett Michael Hodgman Cassy O'Connor Lisa Singh Graeme Sturges |
Member for Denison 2010–present Served alongside: Elise Archer David Bartlett Matthew Groom Cassy O'Connor |
Incumbent |
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| Preceded by Michelle O'Byrne |
Minister for Tourism 2011–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Brian Wightman |
Minister for Hospitality 2011–present | |
| Preceded by Bryan Green |
Minister for Veterans' Affairs 2011–present | |
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