Stephen Robertson MP - Labor State Member for Stretton



About Stephen Robertson

Stephen Robertson

Following the 2009 state election, Stephen Robertson was appointed Queensland’s Minister for Natural Resources, Mines & Energy and Minister for Trade as well as the State Member for Stretton.

He was first elected to the Queensland Parliament in September 1992.

In June 1998, he was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary, Chair of the Small Business Advisory Council as well as a member of the Queensland Innovation Council and the Queensland Food Industry Council.

In December 1999, Mr Robertson was promoted to Minister for Emergency Services.

Following the 2001 state election, Mr Robertson was appointed Minister for Natural Resources and Mines; and then after the 2004 election he took on the role of Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy.

In July 2005, Mr Robertson was appointed Minister for Health where he oversaw the implementation of the $10 billion (5 Year Health Action Plan).

Mr Robertson was born in Aberdeen Scotland on 14 February 1962. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Griffith University, graduating with Honours from the School of Modern Asian Studies.



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