Robin Scott (politician)
The Honourable Robin Scott MP | |
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Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Preston | |
Assumed office 25 November 2006 | |
Preceded by | Michael Leighton |
Minister for Finance | |
Assumed office 4 December 2014 | |
Preceded by | Robert Clark |
Minister for Multicultural Affairs | |
Assumed office 4 December 2014 | |
Preceded by | Matthew Guy |
Personal details | |
Born |
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | 23 January 1973
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Spouse(s) | Shaojie Scott |
Robin David Scott (born 23 January 1973) is an Australian politician. He has been an Australian 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.
Political Career
In 2006, he was selected as the Labor candidate for Preston, a safe seat being vacated by sitting member Michael Leighton. He has represented the seat since. Robin 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.
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Victorian Legislative Assembly | ||
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Preceded by Michael Leighton |
Member for Preston 2006–present |
Incumbent |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Robert Clark |
Minister for Finance 2014–present |
Incumbent |
Preceded by Matthew Guy |
Minister for Multicultural Affairs 2014–present |
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