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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. He was a member of the Liberal Party of Australia (SA). Marshall represented the areas of Norwood (before 2014) and Dunstan (after 2014) in the South Australian House of Assembly from 2010 until 2024.
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 from October 2012 to February 2013. Marshall led his party to win the 2018 state election. He was sworn in as Premier on 19 March 2018. His government lost the 2022 state election. Marshall's time as Premier ended on 21 March 2022. After the election, he stepped down as party leader. He resigned from Parliament in February 2024.
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Early Life and Education
Steven Marshall was born in Woodville South. This is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. He went to Ethelton Primary School. Later, he attended Immanuel College.
Studying Business and Beyond
After school, Marshall studied business. He went to the South Australian Institute of Technology. This school is now known as the University of South Australia. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. He completed this degree at Durham University in the United Kingdom.
Career Before Politics
Before becoming a politician, Steven Marshall worked in business. He took over his family's furniture business, Marshall Furniture, in 1997. His father had retired from running the company.
Business Success and Changes
While Marshall was in charge, the company did very well. In 2001, Marshall Furniture won a national award. They received the South Australian small business prize. This was for their effort to hire people with disabilities. In 2001, the family sold the business. This was due to competition from imported goods.
After selling the business, Marshall joined the board of Steinhoff Asia-Pacific. He later left this role. He then took on other jobs in South Australia's business world. These included being chairman of Jeffries Soils. He also worked as a general manager at Michell Pty Ltd. Before entering politics in 2010, he was part of the South Australian Manufacturing Industry Advisory Board.
Political Journey
Steven Marshall joined the Liberal Party in 2007. He entered the South Australian Parliament in 2010. He won the seat of Norwood in the 2010 state election. He beat the sitting Labor Party member, Vini Ciccarello.
Rising Through the Ranks
In December 2011, the Opposition Leader, Isobel Redmond, gave Marshall more responsibility. He was given important roles in areas like industry, trade, and small business. These are called "shadow portfolios." In October 2012, Marshall became the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party.
Becoming Party Leader
On 31 January 2013, Isobel Redmond resigned as leader. Steven Marshall was then chosen as the new leader. He became the Leader of the Opposition without anyone else running against him.
State Elections
Marshall led the Liberal Party in two state elections. These were in 2014 and 2018.
The 2014 Election
The 2014 state election happened on 15 March. Marshall ran for the seat of Dunstan. This area was a new version of his old seat, Norwood. The election result was very close. Neither major party won enough seats to form a government on their own. This is called a "hung parliament."
Two independent politicians held the "balance of power." This meant their support was needed to form a government. One independent, Geoff Brock, decided to support the Labor government. This allowed Labor to continue leading the state. Marshall continued to lead the Liberal Party in opposition.
The 2018 Election
The 2018 state election took place on 17 March. This time, the Liberal Party had an advantage in the number of seats. This was due to changes in the electoral boundaries.
On election night, the Labor Premier, Jay Weatherill, called Steven Marshall. He admitted that his party had lost. Marshall then announced his victory. The Liberal Party won the election with 25 seats. This was the first time the Liberals had won a state election since 1997.
Premier of South Australia
Two days after the 2018 election, Steven Marshall was sworn in as Premier. He formed an initial small government with his deputy, Vickie Chapman, and Rob Lucas. Marshall became Premier, Chapman became Deputy Premier, and Lucas became Treasurer. The full team of ministers was sworn in a few days later.
Leading the State
As Premier, Marshall was also responsible for other areas. These included The Arts, Aboriginal Affairs, Defence, and Multicultural Affairs. In 2020, he also took on the role of Tourism Minister. This happened after bushfires affected important tourist areas in South Australia.
Marshall led his government into the 2022 state election. At this election, the Liberal Party lost by a large amount. Marshall's time as Premier officially ended on 21 March 2022. A new government, led by Peter Malinauskas, was sworn in. The day after the election, Marshall announced he would resign as party leader. David Speirs was chosen as the new leader on 19 April 2022. Marshall left Parliament in February 2024.
Other Important Roles
Steven Marshall has been involved in many community roles. As of 2017, he was an ambassador for scosa. This is an organization that helps people with disabilities. He had also been on their board for five years.
He was also a board member for Reconciliation SA. This group works towards better relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. Marshall has also been a White Ribbon ambassador. This campaign works to prevent violence against women. He also helped start Compost for Soils. This program began in South Australia and is now used across Australia.
In November 2023, Marshall started a new job. He joined the US nonprofit company Mitre Corporation.
Recognition
In 2001, Steven Marshall received a special award. He was given a Centenary of Federation Medal. This was for his important work in helping people with disabilities.
Personal Life
Steven Marshall has lived in the Dunstan area for his whole adult life. He is divorced and has two adult children. He supports the Port Adelaide Football Club.
See also
- 2022 South Australian state election
