Roger Mark Goldsworthy (born 24 September 1956) is an

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politician who was the member for the

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from 2002 to 2018, representing the

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. Prior to his election into politics, Goldsworthy received an ANZ Banking Group Ltd Diploma in Management as well as Certificates in Accounting and Finance. After his studies he became an electorate officer and political adviser, as well as being a member of many school committees, and sporting and community groups. In the 2006 election, Goldsworthy increased his margin to 9.4% after Tom Playford changed from being an independent in 2002 to Family First in 2006. Goldsworthy is the son of

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, former Deputy Premier in the 18 September 1979 to 10 November 1982 Liberal government of

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. Roger was also the first member for Kavel. Goldsworthy did not re-contest his seat at the 2018 election.Former Liberal leader Isobel Redmond will retire at the 2018 state election: The Advertiser 18 January 2017
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Members of the South Australian House of Assembly Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of South Australia Australian people of Cornish descent 1956 births Living people 21st-century Australian politicians {{Australia-Liberal-politician-stub