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'''Scott Bacon''' (born 27 August 1977) is an Australian politician. He has been an [[Australian Labor Party]] member for [[Division of Denison (state)|Denison]] in the [[Tasmanian House of Assembly]] since 2010. He was educated at [[Cosgrove High School]], [[Elizabeth College, Hobart|Elizabeth College]] and the [[University of Tasmania]], where he studied Economics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://scottbacon.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=53|title=Scott Bacon – Biography|accessdate=2 April 2010}}</ref> He is the son of former [[Premier of Tasmania]] [[Jim Bacon]].
'''Scott Bacon''' (born 27 August 1977) is a former Australian politician. Bacon represented the electorates of [[Division of Denison (state)|Denison]] and then [[Division of Clark (state)|Clark]] (after renaming) in the [[Tasmanian House of Assembly]] from 2010 to 2019 as a member of the [[Australian Labor Party (Tasmanian Branch)|Labor Party]].<ref name="Scott Bacon Tas parl">{{cite Tas Parliament |id=bacon752 |title=Scott Bacon |access-date=26 July 2022}}</ref>


==Career==
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Bacon was elected at the [[Tasmanian state election, 2010]], securing 10.3% of first preferences.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.electoral.tas.gov.au/pages/HouseOfAssembly/HoA2010/Results/Denison/DenisonFirst.html|title=House of Assembly 2010 results – Denison – first preferences|accessdate=2 April 2010}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.electoral.tas.gov.au/pages/HouseOfAssembly/HoA2010/Results/Denison/DenisonDist.html|title=House of Assembly 2010 results – Denison – after distribution of preferences|accessdate=2 April 2010}}</ref>
He was educated at [[Cosgrove High School]], [[Elizabeth College (Hobart)|Elizabeth College]] and the [[University of Tasmania]], where he studied economics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://scottbacon.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=53|title=Scott Bacon – Biography|accessdate=2 April 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090823160903/http://scottbacon.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=53|archivedate=23 August 2009}}</ref> He is the son of former [[Premier of Tasmania]] [[Jim Bacon (politician)|Jim Bacon]].

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Bacon was elected at the [[2010 Tasmanian state election]], securing 10.3% of first preferences.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.electoral.tas.gov.au/pages/HouseOfAssembly/HoA2010/Results/Denison/DenisonFirst.html|title=House of Assembly 2010 results – Denison – first preferences|accessdate=2 April 2010}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.electoral.tas.gov.au/pages/HouseOfAssembly/HoA2010/Results/Denison/DenisonDist.html|title=House of Assembly 2010 results – Denison – after distribution of preferences|accessdate=2 April 2010}}</ref>


In May 2011, Bacon was made a member of [[Giddings Ministry|Cabinet]] following Bartlett's resignation, holding the portfolios of Tourism, Hospitality and Veteran's Affairs.{{Citation needed|date=January 2015}}
In May 2011, Bacon was made a member of [[Giddings Ministry|Cabinet]] following Bartlett's resignation, holding the portfolios of Tourism, Hospitality and Veteran's Affairs.{{Citation needed|date=January 2015}}


After the Giddings government was defeated in [[Tasmanian state election, 2014|2014 state election]], Bacon was given the role of Shadow Treasurer by new Opposition Leader [[Bryan Green]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/HA/LaborCab.htm|publisher=Parliament of Tasmania|accessdate=14 May 2016|title=Shadow Cabinet}}</ref>
After the Giddings government was defeated in [[2014 Tasmanian state election|2014 state election]], Bacon was given the role of Shadow Treasurer by new Opposition Leader [[Bryan Green]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/HA/LaborCab.htm|publisher=Parliament of Tasmania|accessdate=14 May 2016|title=Shadow Cabinet}}</ref>

Bacon announced his resignation in August 2019.<ref name="retirement-news-com">{{Cite news |url=https://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/tasmanian-labor-mp-scott-bacon-to-retire/news-story/781f9a0e8940fef649e8ef2db54ef6a5 |title=Senior Tas Labor MP Scott Bacon retires |date=2019-08-22 |publisher=News.com.au |access-date=2019-08-23}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 00:37, 2 April 2024

The Honourable
Scott Bacon
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
for Clark
In office
28 September 2018 – 22 August 2019
Succeeded byMadeleine Ogilvie
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
for Denison
In office
20 March 2010 – 28 September 2018
Personal details
Born (1977-08-27) 27 August 1977 (age 47)
Perth, Western Australia
Political partyLabor Party
Domestic partnerChantel Crossman
Children2
Parent
Education
Alma materUniversity of Tasmania
Websitehttp://scottbacon.com

Scott Bacon (born 27 August 1977) is a former Australian politician. Bacon represented the electorates of Denison and then Clark (after renaming) in the Tasmanian House of Assembly from 2010 to 2019 as a member of the Labor Party.[1]

Career

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He was educated at Cosgrove High School, Elizabeth College and the University of Tasmania, where he studied economics.[2] He is the son of former Premier of Tasmania Jim Bacon.

Bacon was elected at the 2010 Tasmanian state election, securing 10.3% of first preferences.[3] 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.[4]

In May 2011, Bacon was made a member of Cabinet following Bartlett's resignation, holding the portfolios of Tourism, Hospitality and Veteran's Affairs.[citation needed]

After the Giddings government was defeated in 2014 state election, Bacon was given the role of Shadow Treasurer by new Opposition Leader Bryan Green.[5]

Bacon announced his resignation in August 2019.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Scott Bacon". Members of the Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Scott Bacon – Biography". Archived from the original on 23 August 2009. Retrieved 2 April 2010.
  3. ^ "House of Assembly 2010 results – Denison – first preferences". Retrieved 2 April 2010.
  4. ^ "House of Assembly 2010 results – Denison – after distribution of preferences". Retrieved 2 April 2010.
  5. ^ "Shadow Cabinet". Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Senior Tas Labor MP Scott Bacon retires". News.com.au. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
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Tasmanian House of Assembly
Division created Member for Clark
2018–2019
Served alongside:
Elise Archer
Ella Haddad
Sue Hickey
Cassy O'Connor 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member for Denison
2010–2018
Served alongside:
Elise Archer
David Bartlett
Matthew Groom
Cassy O'Connor 		Division abolished
Political offices
Preceded by Minister for Tourism
2011–2014 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister for Hospitality
2011–2014
Preceded by Minister for Veterans' Affairs
2011–2014 		Ministry abolished
New ministry Minister for Finance
2014


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