Scott Bacon
Lua error in Module:Infobox at line 235: malformed pattern (missing ']'). Scott Bacon (born 27 August 1977) 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.[citation needed]
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| Tasmanian House of Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by | Member for Denison 2010–present Served alongside: Elise Archer David Bartlett Matthew Groom Cassy O'Connor |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Minister for Tourism 2011–2014 |
Succeeded by Will Hodgman |
| Preceded by | Minister for Hospitality 2011–2014 |
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| Preceded by | Minister for Veterans' Affairs 2011–2014 |
Ministry abolished |
| New ministry | Minister for Finance 2014 |
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