Robin Scott (Victorian politician)

This article is about the Victorian Labor politician. For the Western Australian One Nation politician, see Robin Scott (Western Australian politician).

The Honourable Robin Scott MP
Assistant Treasurer
In office 29 November 2018 – 15 June 2020
Premier	Daniel Andrews
Preceded by	Gordon Rich-Phillips (2010-2014)
Succeeded by	Danny Pearson
Minister for Finance
In office 4 December 2014 – 29 November 2018
Premier	Daniel Andrews
Preceded by	Robert Clark
Succeeded by	Office abolished
Minister for Multicultural Affairs
In office 4 December 2014 – 29 November 2018
Premier	Daniel Andrews
Preceded by	Matthew Guy
Succeeded by	Richard Wynne
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Preston
In office 25 November 2006 – 26 November 2022
Preceded by	Michael Leighton
Succeeded by	Nathan Lambert
Majority	20.70%
Personal details
Born	(1973-01-23) 23 January 1973 (age 51) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Political party	Labor
Spouse	Shaojie Scott
Alma mater	La Trobe University (BA)

Robin David Scott (born 23 January 1973) is a former Australian politician. He was a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly between 2006 and 2022, representing the seat of Preston.

Early life

Scott was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in politics from La Trobe University.

Scott was later hired in 1996 as an electorate officer, with Scott becoming secretary of the party's Preston branch.

Political career

In 2006, Robin Scott was selected as the Labor candidate for Preston, a safe seat being vacated by sitting member Michael Leighton. Scott has represented the seat since. Scott served as Victorian Labor's Shadow Minister for Finance and WorkCover after their loss at the 2010 state election. On 4 December 2014 he was sworn in as Minister for Finance and Minister for Multicultural Affairs in the first Andrews Ministry. Following the 2018 state election, Scott became Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Veterans in the second Andrews Ministry.[1] He resigned from his ministerial positions on 15 June 2020 following a hearing before the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) into political expenses and branch stacking.[2]

In May 2022, Scott lost preselection for the 2022 state election and retired at the election.[3]

References

1. Daniel Andrew’s new ministry list for his government’s second term
2. "Second Victorian MP resigns from ministry in wake of Somyurek scandal". ABC News. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
3. "Political oblivion for Adem Somyurek allies". The Australian. 14 December 2021. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2021.

Victorian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by Michael Leighton	Member for Preston 2006–2022	Succeeded by Nathan Lambert
Political offices
Preceded by Robert Clark	Minister for Finance 2014–2018	Position abolished
Preceded by Matthew Guy	Minister for Multicultural Affairs 2014–2018	Succeeded by Richard Wynne
Preceded by John Eren	Minister for Veterans 2018–2020	Succeeded by Shaun Leane