Steve Thomas (politician)

Steve Thomas
In office
26 February 2005  6 September 2008
Preceded by New seat
Succeeded by Seat abolished
Constituency Capel
Personal details
Born (1967-10-03) 3 October 1967
Mansfield Victoria
Nationality Australian
Political party Liberal
Education B.VSc
Profession Veterinary Surgeon

Dr Steven "Steve" Caldwell Thomas was born 3 October 1967 in Mansfield, Victoria, Australia. He was a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from February 2005 to September 2008 representing the electorate of Capel.[1]

Prior to entering politics Thomas was a veterinary surgeon and has a degree in veterinary science. On entering Parliament Thomas was appointed as acting speaker of the Legislative Assembly in March 2005 and has been a member of the Public Accounts Committee since April 2005. Thomas was appointed as the shadow minister of the Environment for most of 2006 and as of January 2008 has acted as the shadow treasurer.[2]

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 candidate and member for Collie-Wellington, Mick Murray.

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