Steve Martin (Tasmanian politician)
Steve Martin | |
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Senator for Tasmania | |
In office 9 February 2018 – 30 June 2019 | |
Preceded by | Jacqui Lambie |
Personal details | |
Born | Steven Leigh Martin 3 October 1960 Devonport, Tasmania, Australia |
Political party | Nationals (28 May 2018 – present) Independent (2018) Jacqui Lambie Network (until 2018) |
Spouse | Susanne |
Children | 2 |
Website | www |
Steven Leigh Martin (born 3 October 1960)
Early life
Martin was born in Devonport, Tasmania. Prior to entering politics he was a newsagent operator and restaurateur.[3]
Local government career
In 2009, Martin was elected as an alderman to the
Senate (2018-2019)
Martin ran as a Senate candidate for the newly formed
Lambie expected Martin to immediately resign, which would have cleared the way for her to be appointed to fill the resulting casual vacancy and return to the Senate. She claimed that "personal morality" and loyalty dictated that Martin stand down. A party spokesman contended that Tasmanians intended for Lambie to hold the seat, and there was "an opportunity for that vote to be restored" if Martin resigned.[10] When Martin refused to do so, Lambie expelled him later in the week.[11] He resigned as Mayor of Devonport on 9 March 2018.[12]
On 26 June 2018, Martin moved a motion calling for the AFL to commission business plans for the inclusion of a Tasmanian team in the men's and women's national league.[13] At the time Senator Martin did so with the support of Coalition and Labor senators.[13]
Joining the Nationals
Martin joined the Nationals on 28 May 2018.
References
- ^ "Steve Martin flags intention to take Jacqui Lambie's seat". ABC News. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Tasmanian independent senator Steve Martin joins the Nationals". SBS News. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ "Senator Steve Martin". Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
- ^ Tasmanian Legislative Council 2009 Elections Mersey
- ^ "Meet Steve". Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ Bingham, Libby (22 January 2013). "Motion of no confidence in mayor passed". The Advocate. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ "Devonport Mayor Steve Martin to contest Senate seat for Jacqui Lambie Network". ABC News (Australia). 12 March 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ Grattan, Michelle (6 February 2018). "Lambie's Senate replacement Steve Martin flags that he won't stand aside". The Conversation. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ Re Lambie [2018] HCA 6
- ^ Imogen Elliott (6 February 2018). "Jacqui Lambie raises "personal morality" of Martin taking JLN Senate spot". The Advocate.
- ^ Maloney, Matt (8 February 2018). "Jacqui Lambie expels senator Steve Martin from party for denying her return to Parliament". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ Zwartz, Henry (9 March 2018). "Former Jacqui Lambie Network senator Steve Martin resigns as Devonport Mayor". ABC News (Australia). Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Subscribe to The Mercury". www.themercury.com.au. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ "Independent crossbencher Steve Martin joins Nationals, giving the party a Tasmanian presence".
- ^ Sue Bailey (29 May 2018). "Senator Steve Martin will struggle to get elected at the next poll says a Tasmanian academic". Examiner. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ "The state Scott Morrison thinks is ripe for a surprise on election day". The Sydney Morning Herald. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
- ^ "Nationals fail to make a dent in Tasmania". The Advocate. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
External links
- "Senator Steve Martin". Senators and members. Parliament of Australia.