Craig Arden Sherrin (born 16 February 1952) is a former Australian politician. He was born in Maryborough to Arden Charles Sherrin and Beryl Joan, ''née'' Shaw. He attended various state schools and then

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before attending the

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(

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, Bachelor and Master of Educational Studies, Master of Public Administration). He became a science teacher in 1976, and in 1983 was appointed a special duties officer with the

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, winning a promotion to Assistant Director of Technology Services in 1986. A member of the National Party, he was elected to the

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in 1986 as the member for

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. In January 1989 he was appointed to the front bench as Minister for Family Services, but he ceased to hold the position in September. He lost his seat at the election in December 1989.

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1952 births Living people National Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Queensland Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly {{Australia-National-politician-stub