Robin Scott (politician)

The Honourable
Robin Scott
MP
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
for Preston
Assumed office
25 November 2006
Preceded by Michael Leighton
Minister for Finance
Assumed office
4 December 2014
Preceded by Robert Clark
Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Assumed office
4 December 2014
Preceded by Matthew Guy
Personal details
Born (1973-01-23) 23 January 1973
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Political party Australian Labor Party
Spouse(s) Shaojie Scott

Robin David Scott (born 23 January 1973) is an Australian politician. He has been an Australian Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 2006, representing the seat of Preston.

Early life

Scott was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in politics from La Trobe University.

Political Career

In 2006, he was selected as the Labor candidate for Preston, a safe seat being vacated by sitting member Michael Leighton. He has represented the seat since. Robin Scott served as Victorian Labor's Shadow Minister for Finance and WorkCover after their loss at the 2010 state election. On 4 December 2014 he was sworn in as Minister for Finance and Minister for Multicultural Affairs.

References

    Victorian Legislative Assembly
    Preceded by
    Michael Leighton
    Member for Preston
    2006–present
    Incumbent
    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Robert Clark
    Minister for Finance
    2014–present
    Incumbent
    Preceded by
    Matthew Guy
    Minister for Multicultural Affairs
    2014–present


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