Kevin Stewart (Australian politician)
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The Honourable Kevin Stewart |
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| Minister for Health | |
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In office 14 May 1976 – 2 October 1981 |
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| Preceded by | Dick Healey |
| Succeeded by | Laurie Brereton |
| Constituency | Canterbury |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
20 September 1928 Belmore, New South Wales |
| Died | 22 August 2006 (aged 77) Canterbury, New South Wales |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Jean Keating |
| Relations | Frank Stewart (brother) |
| Children | 5 (f), 2 (s) |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Parliamentary webpage |
Kevin Stewart AO (20 September 1928 – 22 August 2006), a former Australian politician, was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Canterbury between 1962 and 1985 for the Australian Labor Party. During his period in office, Stewart held a range of ministerial portfolios.
His brother, Frank Stewart, was a member of the Australian House of Representatives representing Lang and later Grayndler between 1953 and 1979, also for Labor. Frank Stewart was a minister in Gough Whitlam's federal government.
Kevin Stewart was born in Belmore, New South Wales. His father, Patrick Francis Stewart was a public servant. Both Kevin and Frank Stewart were educated at Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham and De La Salle College, Marrickville.
A member of the ALP from the early age of 17, Kevin was employed by the New South Wales Government Railways from 1944 till his election to parliament. He was an official in the Australasian Transport Officers' Association.
Stewart defeated Arthur Tonge, the sitting member for Canterbury, in Labor pre-selection and was subsequently elected as the member at the 1962 general election. He retained this seat until he was obliged to resign from parliament in 1985 after being appointed New South Wales Agent-General in London.
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