Steven Caldwell Thomas (born 3 October 1967) is an Australian politician. He is a
Liberal
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Politics
* a supporter of liberalism
** Liberalism by country
* an adherent of a Liberal Party
* Liberalism (international relations)
* Sexually liberal feminism
* Social liberalism
Arts, entertainment and m ...
member of the
Western Australian Legislative Council
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, having represented
South West Region since 2017, and has been the deputy leader of the party since January 2023. He was previously a member of the
Western Australian Legislative Assembly
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from February 2005 to September 2008 representing the electorate of
Capel.
Outside politics
Thomas was born in
Mansfield, Victoria. Prior to entering politics Thomas was a veterinary surgeon and has a degree in veterinary science.
Legislative Assembly
On entering Parliament Thomas was appointed as acting speaker of the
Legislative Assembly (lower house) in March 2005 and was a member of the Public Accounts Committee from April 2005.
Thomas was appointed as the shadow minister of the Environment for most of 2006 and from January 2008 acted as the shadow treasurer.
The seat of Capel was abolished and merged with Collie-Wellington and parts of Vasse into the new seat of
Collie-Preston. Thomas contested the seat in the
2008 election and lost narrowly to
Labor
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candidate and member for Collie-Wellington,
Mick Murray.
Legislative Council
Thomas was elected at the
2017 election to represent
South West Region in the
Legislative Council (upper house), starting from 22 May 2017.
Thomas was elected as deputy party leader in the
30 January 2023 Liberal Party leadership spill.
References
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1967 births
Living people
Members of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
Members of the Western Australian Legislative Council
Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Western Australia
21st-century Australian politicians