Steve Martin (Western Australian politician)

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Steve Martin
Agricultural region
Assumed office
22 May 2021
Preceded byJim Chown
Personal details
Born (1963-02-26) 26 February 1963 (age 61)
Liberal

Steven John Martin (born 26 February 1963)[1] is an Australian politician. Prior to entering politics he was a third generation farmer.

In 2020, Martin was preselected for the top spot on the

Agricultural region over the incumbent, Jim Chown.[2][3] At the 2021 Western Australian state election, Martin was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council.[4] He had previously run in that region in 2013 and 2017 but was not elected on either occasion.[2] He also served as a Wickepin town councilor.[5]

On 28 February 2024, Martin was elected unopposed as deputy leader of the Liberal Party under Libby Mettam, following the resignation of Steve Thomas.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Hon. Steven John Martin MLC". Parliament of Western Australia.
  2. ^ a b "Farmer tops Liberal ticket". Countryman. 26 March 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  3. ^ Smith, Aidan (6 March 2020). "Liberal ticket sees Chown down the list". Farm Weekly. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Agricultural Region Results - Western Australia Election 2021 guide | WA Votes". ABC News. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  5. ^ Bettles, Colin (24 February 2017). "Rural voters warned of WA Upper House "chaos"". The Esperance Express. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  6. ^ Zimmerman, Josh (28 February 2024). "Steve Martin anointed deputy leader of the WA Liberals after Steve Thomas banished to backbench". The West Australian. Retrieved 28 February 2024.