Steven Ciobo
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment | |
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In office 18 February 2016 – 27 August 2018 | |
Prime Minister | Malcolm Turnbull Scott Morrison |
Preceded by | Andrew Robb |
Succeeded by | Simon Birmingham |
Minister for International Development and the Pacific | |
In office 21 September 2015 – 18 February 2016 | |
Prime Minister | Malcolm Turnbull |
Preceded by | Melissa Parke (2013) |
Succeeded by | Concetta Fierravanti-Wells |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Moncrieff | |
In office 10 November 2001 – 11 April 2019 | |
Preceded by | Kathy Sullivan |
Succeeded by | Angie Bell |
Personal details | |
Born | Mareeba, Queensland | 29 May 1974
Political party | Liberal (LNP) |
Spouse | Astra Hauquitz |
Residence | Gold Coast |
Alma mater | Bond University Queensland University of Technology |
Website | stevenciobo.com/ |
Steven Michele Ciobo (/tʃoʊˈboʊ/ CHOH-boh) (born 29 May 1974) is a retired Australian politician who represented the Division of Moncrieff in the House of Representatives from the 2001 federal election until his retirement at the 2019 election. He was a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland, and sat with the Liberal Party in federal parliament. On 1 March 2019 Ciobo announced his decision to retire from politics at the 2019 federal election.[1][2]
Ciobo served as the
Early life and education
Ciobo was born and raised in
Ciobo graduated in law and commerce from
Political career
Howard government (2001–07)
Ciobo was elected to parliament at the 2001 federal election, replacing the retiring Kathy Sullivan in the Division of Moncrieff.
Ciobo has repeatedly called for the introduction of
In 2005, he urged the government to change the law to strip naturalised Australians of their citizenship if they incite, support or engage in terrorist activity.
In the lead up to the 2007 federal election, responding to a dare from a local radio station, Ciobo and his wife were thrown into the air on a sling shot bungee at the Surfers Paradise Adrenalin Park. While hurled up in the air, Ciobo's wife spotted one of her husband's stolen election signs on the balcony of a Surfers Paradise apartment. The radio station has since posted a video of the dare on YouTube.[15]
Opposition (2007–13)
After the Coalition lost the 2007 election, Ciobo was made Shadow Minister for Small Business, the Service Economy and Tourism in the
When Turnbull replaced Nelson as leader in September 2008, Ciobo's portfolio was changed to Shadow Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors, Tourism and the Arts.
In September 2010, shortly after the
In November 2009, Ciobo introduced his first
In November 2008, Ciobo attacked the
In 2011 Ciobo and Labor MP Kelvin Thomson were seconded to the United Nations in New York City for 12 weeks.[28]
Ciobo was a prominent opponent of
In an opinion piece he wrote for ABC's The Drum in June 2011, Ciobo declared he was a libertarian who would "attempt to persuasively argue the need for less regulation."[33] In the article he said that "like the Tassie Tiger, personal responsibility has died out"[33] and that "increasingly, I find myself thinking it is not this new law that is required, rather, it is a good dose of 'toughen up and stop blaming others for your bad decision'."[33]
Abbott government (2013–15)
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On 18 September 2013 Ciobo was appointed the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Joe Hockey.[34] He was also appointed as Australia's alternate governor to the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.[35] Ciobo was given responsibility for the Foreign Investment Review Board, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Royal Australian Mint, the National Housing Supply Council and the Australian Valuation Office.[35] Since his appointment, Ciobo has abolished both the National Housing Supply Council, saying the council's activities were "no longer needed";[36][37] and the Australian Valuation Office, saying "a compelling case for the Commonwealth providing its own valuation services no longer exists, particularly given there is a highly competitive market of private sector providers";[38][39] and announced plans to privatise the Royal Australian Mint.[40]
In December 2014, Ciobo was appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and to the Minister for Trade and Investment.[41][42]
Zaky Mallah incident
In June 2015, Ciobo was part of an ABC
Following this incident, the ABC reported that it had received over 1,000 complaints about Zaky Mallah's presence in the audience,[47] while Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott condemned the ABC - asking "which side is the ABC on?" and accusing it of having 'betrayed' Australia.[48][49] Abbott subsequently banned front bench members of his government from appearing on Q&A, demanding that the show be moved to another part of the ABC's editorial programming.[50][51] When the ABC met Abbott's demands, accusations were made by an ABC 'source' that this was "the biggest example of editorial interference I've ever heard of".[52]
Turnbull government (2015–2018)
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Ciobo reportedly supported
In early 2016, Ciobo publicly opposed Sydney's lock-out laws. Confronted with statistics of a 42.2% drop in assaults after Sydney instated
Ciobo ran in the
On 1 March 2019 Ciobo announced his decision to retire from politics at the next federal election.[1]
Post-politics
Ciobo advised Bain Capital on its 2020 acquisition of Virgin Australia. He subsequently joined private equity firm Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, based in New York as a managing director with responsibility for "global affairs and engagement".[57]
Personal life
Ciobo is married with two children and lives on the Gold Coast.[58] In 2010, he told a newspaper his happiest moment was when his son, who was born with a heart condition, came through a five-and-a-half-hour operation well.[59] His wife, Astra Ciobo, is a successful businesswoman[60] who co-founded a Gold Coast public relations firm.[61]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Gold Coast Federal Minister Steven Ciobo quitting politics". The Courier-Mail. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ Clench, Sam (1 March 2019). "Steven Ciobo confirms he's quitting politics, speculation mounts Christopher Pyne gone too". news.com.au. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ "Ministerial Swearing-in Ceremony". Events. Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ Norman, Jane; Yaxley, Louise; Iggulden, Tom (21 August 2018). "Malcolm Turnbull digs in as Dutton works the numbers for second spill". ABC News.
- ^ a b c d e "Ciobo, Steven". The Australian. 25 March 2002. Archived from the original on 13 August 2008.
- ^ Citizenship Register – 45th Parliament
- ^ "Mr Steven Ciobo MP". ABC TV Q&A Adventures in Democracy. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Mr Steven Ciobo MP, Member for Moncrieff (Qld)". Parliament of Australia Biographies. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Daylight saving hurts Gold Coast, MP Steven Ciobo says". The Courier-Mail. Australian Associated Press. 3 April 2008. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Inside Canberra with Madonna King". ABC Brisbane. 1 October 2008. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Newman rejects daylight saving". The Toowoomba Chronicle. 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ Grattan, Michelle (27 July 2005). "Call to strip terrorists of citizenship". The Age. with AAP. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Coalition MP calls for increase in first home buyers' grant". The World Today. 5 February 2006. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ Rivett, Gary (14 October 2008). "First home owner grant boost gets industry thumbs up". ABC News. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ 'Accelerate Your Candidate – Steven Ciobo' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0gLwCLASsA
- The Gold Coast Bulletin. 6 December 2007. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Liberal heavyweights put hands up for leadership". ABC PM. 26 November 2007. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Interview with Madonna King" (PDF). Inside Canberra. 2 July 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2011.
- ^ 'Coalition Shadow Ministry' "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 October 2008. Retrieved 22 January 2009.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Reshuffled Liberals on the attack". ABC News. 8 December 2009. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Abbott names Turnbull in new team". The Courier-Mail. Australian Associated Press. 14 September 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ a b Peter van Onselen (14 September 2010). "Stephen Ciobo's demotion reflects poorly on Tony Abbott". The Australian. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ Bodey, Michael (22 November 2009). "Rising dollar puts local studios in dire straits". The Australian. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Opposition plans Offset overhaul". Inside Film. 18 November 2009. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ Perkin, Corey (19 November 2008). "New music school to be truly national: Peter Garrett". theaustralian.com.au. The Weekend Australian.
- ^ Jamie Walker and Nic White (10 July 2009). "Peter Garrett remains rock solid on Uluru climbing ban". The Australian. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- The Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ Peatling, Stephanie (18 September 2011). "Liberal forced to foot bill in Abbott's war on pairs". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
- ^ Ciobo, Steven (24 October 2011). "Card won't stop pokie addicts". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ McKay, Danielle (2 May 2011). "Wilkie pokie plan under fire". The Mercury. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Wilkie's Gamble". Four Corners. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ Chalmers, Emma (5 October 2010). "Smart cards and limits for poker machines slammed as overkill by Coalition MP". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ ABC TV. 28 June 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "People will be hurt says Julie Bishop ahead of unveiling of Abbott ministry". The Australian.
- ^ a b Australia;c=AU, ou=Treasury;o=Commonwealth of (2 March 2018). "- Ministerial ResponsibilitiesThe Hon Steven Ciobo MP". smc.ministers.treasury.gov.au.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Ludlam, Scott. "Group Housing and Axing Housing Supply Council". The Greens.
- ^ Abbott, Tony (8 November 2013). "Boosting productivity and delivering effective efficient government" (Press release). Liberal Party of Australia. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014.
- ^ "Australian Valuation Office to be scrapped, with loss of 200 jobs". The Guardian. Australia. 24 January 2014.
- ^ Towell, Noel (23 January 2014). "Public service jobs cut as ATO closes Australian Valuation Office". The Sydney Morning Herald.
- ^ "Canberra moves quickly on assets sales". The Australian.
- ^ "Tony Abbott's revamped Ministry sworn in at Government House". news.com.au. News Corp Australia. 23 December 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ Taylor, Lenore (21 December 2014). "Tony Abbott cabinet reshuffle moves Scott Morrison out of immigration". Guardian Australia. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ^ "Abbott asks the ABC 'whose side are you on?' over Zaky Mallah's Q&A appearance".
- ^ "Terror over that error". Media Watch (TV program). Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Terror, Poverty & Native Titles - Q&A - ABC TV". www.abc.net.au. 22 June 2015.
- Comment is Free.
- ^ Tony Abbott declares 'heads should roll' at ABC over Q&A 'betrayal'; abc.net.au; 25 June 2015
- ^ "'Whose side are you on?' Tony Abbott lashes ABC's Q&A program".
- ^ "Q&A: Tony Abbott says 'heads should roll' over Zaky Mallah episode, orders inquiry". The Sydney Morning Herald. 25 June 2015.
- ^ "Barnaby Joyce pulls out of Q&A as Tony Abbott insists frontbenchers boycott show".
- ^ "PM wants Q&A to shift to News & Current Affairs". Tvtonight.com.au. 10 July 2015.
- ^ "ABC board moves Q&A to news division following Zaky Mallah controversy". The Sydney Morning Herald. 6 August 2015.
- ^ "Abbott v Turnbull: how the Liberal party room voted". The Australian. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ Massola, James (13 February 2016). "Cabinet reshuffle: Malcolm Turnbull announces new frontbench as Mal Brough resigns". The Age. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ "The pros and cons of lock-out laws". ABC News. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ Crowe, David (24 August 2018). "The vote for deputy leader:
Josh Frydenberg: 46 votes
Steve Ciobo: 20 votes
Greg Hunt: 16 votes
There were 3 abstentions". Fairfax Media. Twitter. - ^ Aston, Joe (27 September 2020). "Stonepeak lures Steve Ciobo to New York". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- The Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ "Cat or Dog? The political questions that really matter". Q Weekend Magazine, Courier Mail. 14 August 2010.
- ^ Maiden, Samantha (28 March 2007). "'Update rules on pollies' interests'". The Australian. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ Roberts, Greg (12 March 2008). "Hard Right driving Lib poll push". The Australian. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
External links
- Official website StevenCiobo.com
- Steven Ciobo on Facebook
- Steven Ciobo on Twitter
- Search or browse Hansard for Steven Ciobo at OpenAustralia.org