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Steven Marshall
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Marshall in 2018
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| 46th Premier of South Australia | |
| In office 19 March 2018 – 21 March 2022 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Hieu Van Le Frances Adamson |
| Deputy | Vickie Chapman Dan van Holst Pellekaan |
| Preceded by | Jay Weatherill |
| Succeeded by | Peter Malinauskas |
| Leader of the Opposition in South Australia | |
| In office 4 February 2013 – 19 March 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Isobel Redmond |
| Succeeded by | Peter Malinauskas |
| Leader of the South Australian Liberal Party |
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| In office 4 February 2013 – 19 April 2022 |
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| Deputy | Vickie Chapman Dan van Holst Pellekaan |
| Preceded by | Isobel Redmond |
| Succeeded by | David Speirs |
| Deputy Leader of the South Australian Liberal Party |
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| In office 23 October 2012 – 4 February 2013 |
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| Leader | Isobel Redmond |
| Preceded by | Mitch Williams |
| Succeeded by | Vickie Chapman |
| Member of the South Australian Parliament for Dunstan |
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| In office 15 March 2014 – 6 February 2024 |
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| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Cressida O'Hanlon |
| Member of the South Australian Parliament for Norwood |
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| In office 20 March 2010 – 15 March 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Vini Ciccarello |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
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Steven Spence Marshall
21 January 1968 Woodville South, South Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia (SA) |
| Spouse | Sue (divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Ethelton Primary School Immanuel College |
| Alma mater | University of South Australia |
| Profession | Businessperson |
| Website | stevenmarshall.com.au |
Steven Spence Marshall (born 21 January 1968) is a former Australian politician. He served as the 46th Premier of South Australia from 2018 to 2022. A member of the Liberal Party, he was a representative in the South Australian House of Assembly from 2010 until 2024. He represented the area of Dunstan, which was known as Norwood before 2014.
Steven Marshall became the leader of the South Australian Liberal Party in February 2013. He was the Leader of the Opposition from 2013 to 2018. Before that, he was the party's deputy leader for a short time. After an election in 2014, his party did not win enough seats to form government. However, he led the Liberal Party to victory in the 2018 state election. On 19 March 2018, he became the Premier of South Australia.
His government was defeated in the 2022 state election. Steven Marshall's time as Premier ended on 21 March 2022. After this, he announced he would step down as party leader. David Speirs was chosen as the new leader on 19 April 2022. Steven Marshall left Parliament in February 2024.
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Early Life and Education
Steven Marshall was born in Woodville South, a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. He went to Ethelton Primary School and then to Immanuel College. He later studied business at the South Australian Institute of Technology, which is now the University of South Australia. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Durham University in the United Kingdom.
Early Career in Business
In 1997, Steven Marshall took over his family's furniture business, Marshall Furniture, from his father. As the managing director, he helped the company win a national award in 2001. This award was for their efforts in hiring people with disabilities.
He continued to run the business until 2001. Due to increasing competition from imported goods, the family sold the company. After that, Steven Marshall worked in other business roles in South Australia. He was the chairman of Jeffries Soils and a general manager at Michell Pty Ltd. Before entering politics in 2010, he also served on the South Australian Manufacturing Industry Advisory Board.
Politics
Steven Marshall joined the Liberal Party in 2007. He entered the South Australian Parliament after winning the seat of Norwood in the 2010 state election. He won against the sitting Labor Party member, Vini Ciccarello. In December 2011, he was given important roles in the Liberal Party, focusing on areas like industry, trade, and small business.
In October 2012, Steven Marshall became the deputy leader of the Liberal Party in South Australia. He was given responsibilities for health and economic development.
Leader of the Opposition
On 31 January 2013, the previous leader of the Liberal Party, Isobel Redmond, resigned. Steven Marshall was then chosen as the new leader of the party on 4 February 2013. This also made him the Leader of the Opposition. This means he was the main voice against the government in power.
2014 State Election
The 2014 state election was held on 15 March. Steven Marshall ran for the seat of Dunstan, which was a new version of his old seat, Norwood. The election results were very close, and no single party won enough seats to form a government on its own. This is called a "hung parliament."
Two independent politicians held the deciding votes. One of them, Geoff Brock, chose to support the Labor government. This allowed the Labor Party to continue leading South Australia. Steven Marshall continued to lead the Liberal Party in opposition.
2018 State Election
The 2018 state election took place on 17 March. This time, the Liberal Party, led by Steven Marshall, won the election. It was the first time the Liberal Party had won a state election in South Australia since 1997.
Four hours after the voting ended, the Labor Premier, Jay Weatherill, called Steven Marshall to say he had lost. Steven Marshall then announced his victory. The Liberal Party won 25 seats, giving them a small majority in Parliament.
Premier of South Australia
Two days after the 2018 election, Steven Marshall was sworn in as the Premier of South Australia. He formed an interim government with his deputy, Vickie Chapman, and Rob Lucas. The full team of ministers was sworn in a few days later. As Premier, Steven Marshall was also responsible for areas like The Arts, Aboriginal Affairs, and Defence and Space Industries.
In 2020, he also took on the role of Tourism Minister. This happened after severe bushfires affected many tourist areas in South Australia.
Steven Marshall led his government into the 2022 state election. However, the Liberal Party lost this election by a large margin. Steven Marshall himself almost lost his own seat of Dunstan. His time as Premier officially ended on 21 March 2022, when the new government, led by Peter Malinauskas, was sworn in. The day after the election, Steven Marshall announced he would resign as party leader. David Speirs was chosen as the new leader on 19 April 2022. Steven Marshall left Parliament in February 2024.
Other Roles
Steven Marshall has been involved in several community organizations. As of 2017, he was an ambassador for scosa, an organization that supports people with disabilities. He also served on the board of Reconciliation SA for several years. He is a White Ribbon ambassador, working to prevent violence against women. He was also the founder of Compost for Soils, a program that started in South Australia and grew to be used across Australia.
In November 2023, Steven Marshall began working for a US non-profit company called Mitre Corporation.
Recognition
In 2001, Steven Marshall received a Centenary of Federation Medal. This award recognized his important contributions to helping people with disabilities.
Personal Life
Steven Marshall has lived in the Dunstan area for his entire adult life.
He is divorced and has two adult children. In January 2022, he had to self-isolate for a week. This was because he had dinner with his daughter just before she tested positive for COVID-19.
Steven Marshall is a fan of the Port Adelaide Football Club.
See also
- 2022 South Australian state election
