Tony Stewart (politician)

The Honorable Tony Stewart BA, DipEd, MP
Member for Bankstown
In office 27 March 1999 – 26 March 2011
Preceded by	Doug Shedden
Member for Lakemba
In office 25 March 1995 – 5 March 1999
Preceded by	Wes Davoren
Succeeded by	Morris Iemma
Minister for Small Business Minister for Science and Medical Research Assistant Health Minister (Cancer)
In office 8 September 2008 – 11 November 2008
Preceded by	Joe Tripodi (Small Business) Verity Firth (Science, Medical Research, Cancer)
Succeeded by	Jodi McKay
Personal details
Born	23 November 1956 Sydney, New South Wales
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Profession	Teacher, union official
Website	NSW Parliament website

Anthony Paul "Tony" Stewart (born 23 November 1956), a former Australian politician, was a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing the electorates of Bankstown and Lakemba between 1995 and 2011 for the Australian Labor Party.

He was the Minister for Small Business, Minister for Science and Medical Research and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) in the New South Wales State Government from 8 September 2008 till 11 November 2008. He was dismissed by Premier Nathan Rees after allegations that he had verbally and physically harassed a staff member.^[1] Stewart later challenged these allegations in the Supreme Court. In January 2010, he was appointed secretary assisting the minister for sport and recreation.^[2]

Stewart was elected to the NSW Legislative Assembly on 25 March 1995, representing the electorate Lakemba. He was elected as Member for Bankstown at a general election in March 1999 and re-elected to this district in March 2003 and March 2007.^[3]

Stewart decided to not contest the 2011 state election. The Labor Party endorsed Bankstown Mayor, Tania Mihailuk, as its candidate for the election held in March 2011.^[4]

References

1. Clennell, Andrew; Smith, Alexandra (12 November 2008). "Rees throws out another minister". The Newcastle Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
2. "Dumped MP Tony Stewart given parliamentary secretary position by Premier Kristina Keneally". The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. 8 January 2010. Retrieved 8 January 2010.
3. "Mr (Tony) Anthony Paul Stewart, BA, DipEd MP". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
4. Vella, Joanne (30 November 2010). "Tania Mihailuk wins preselection for Bankstown". Cantebbury-Bankstown Express. News Limited. Retrieved 4 December 2010.

External links

• Speeches in Hansard by Tony Stewart