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Australian politician

Steven Griffiths

Steven Griffiths

Key facts

date of birthMay 25, 1962
occupationpolitician
place of birthAdelaide
position heldMember of the South Australian House of Assembly
member of political partyLiberal Party of Australia (South Australian Division)
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Leader
Isobel Redmond
Preceded by
Isobel Redmond
Succeeded by
Martin Hamilton-Smith
Preceded by
John Meier
Succeeded by
District abolished
Born
Steven Paul Griffiths25 May 1962Adelaide, South Australia
Party
Liberal Party of Australia (SA)
Spouse
Donna-Marie McEvoy
Profession
Local Council CEO

Steven Paul Griffiths (born 25 May 1962) is a former Australian politician. He was a member of the South Australian House of Assembly from 2006 to 2018, representing the electorate of Goyder for the Liberal Party. He was the Deputy leader of the opposition under Isobel Redmond from 2009 to 2010.

Biography

Griffiths was elected to the safe Liberal seat of Goyder at the 2006 state election to replace retiring sitting member John Meier. Griffiths was elected with a margin of 9.1 points, suffering a 7.1-point swing. 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.

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

Griffiths announced on 14 February 2017 that he would be retiring from parliament as of the 2018 election.

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