Steven Griffiths

For those of the same or a similar name, see Steven Griffiths (cricketer) and Stephen Griffiths (disambiguation).
The Honourable
Steven Griffiths
MHA
Griffiths, circa 2009
Deputy Leader of the Opposition (SA)
In office
8 July 2009  30 March 2010
Preceded by Isobel Redmond
Succeeded by Martin Hamilton-Smith
Member of the South Australian Parliament
for Goyder
Incumbent
Assumed office
18 March 2006
Preceded by John Meier
Personal details
Born Steven Paul Griffiths
25 May 1962
Adelaide, South Australia
Nationality Australian
Political party Liberal Party
Spouse(s) Donna-Marie McEvoy

Steven Paul Griffiths (born 25 May 1962) is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal Party of Australia member of the South Australian House of Assembly since 2006, representing the electorate of Goyder. He was the Deputy leader of the opposition under Isobel Redmond from 2009 to 2010.

Griffiths was elected to the safe Liberal seat of Goyder at the 2006 state election to replace retiring sitting member John Meier.[1] Griffiths was elected with a margin of 9.1 points, suffering a 7.1-point swing.[2] Griffiths has held shadow ministries since 2007, and in 2009 was elected to the deputy leadership of his party with Isobel Redmond being elected to the leadership.[1]

On Tuesday 30 March 2010, Griffiths was replaced by former leader Martin Hamilton-Smith as deputy.[3]

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Political offices
Preceded by
Isobel Redmond
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in South Australia
2009–2010
Succeeded by
Martin Hamilton-Smith
Parliament of South Australia
Preceded by
John Meier
Member for Goyder
2006–present
Incumbent