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Terence John Stephens (born 11 June 1959) is an Australian politician, and a member of the South Australian Legislative Council since being elected in 2002, representing the South Australian Division of the Liberal Party of Australia. He has been the President of the South Australian Legislative Council since May 2022. He served, also, in the role from February to September 2020.[2]

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Background

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Prior to his entry in to politics, Stephens was a company director for 20 years, and was involved in community activities, being a life member of South Whyalla Football Club, life member of the Whyalla Football League, patron of Norwood District Basketball Club, a City of Whyalla Councillor, a member of the Whyalla Chamber of Commerce, and chair of the Westlands Traders Association.

Parliamentary service

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Because the Liberals lost the 2002 state election to the Labor Party, and Labor retained government at subsequent elections, Stephens was a member of the opposition until the 2018 South Australian state election was won by the Liberals. He held the role of Shadow Parliamentary Secretary assisting with Industry and Trade, Economic Development and Police from April 2006 to April 2007, was the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Liberal Leader for Business Regulation and Red Tape, and Sport, Recreation & Racing to September 2008, then Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader for Sport, Recreation and Racing, Small Business, and Red Tape Reduction until July 2009. In July 2009, he was promoted to Shadow Minister for Sport, Recreation and Racing, and Shadow Minister for Tourism, and added Shadow Minister for Corrections, Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Shadow Minister for Gambling in April 2010.[2] However, he moved to the backbench in a reshuffle in December 2011.[3]

Stephens became Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Recreation & Sport, Racing, Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation in April 2014.[2]

When the Liberal Party won the 2018 election, Stephens was appointed as Government Whip in the Legislative Council. In February 2020, he replaced Andrew McLachlan as President of the South Australian Legislative Council.[4]

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''Terry Stephens'' is an Australian politician known for his long tenure as a member of the South Australian Legislative Council since 2002 and for serving as President of the Legislative Council. Representing the South Australian Division of the Liberal Party of Australia, he has held significant parliamentary roles, including chairing the Aboriginal Lands Parliamentary Standing Committee and participating in committees focused on environment, resources, statutory authorities, and statutory officers. Born in Whyalla, South Australia, Stephens worked as a company director for 20 years before entering politics and unsuccessfully contested the State seat of Giles as the Liberal candidate on two occasions prior to his successful election to the Legislative Council. In parliament, he has contributed to select committees examining topics such as poverty in South Australia, health services, the redevelopment of Adelaide Oval, the effectiveness of parliamentary committees, and the state's COVID-19 response. Stephens is married to Donna and has two children, Courtney and Riley. A keen sports enthusiast, he supports the Adelaide Football Club and is a life member of the South Whyalla Football Club and the Whyalla Football League.

Early life

Birth and background

Terry Stephens was born on 11 June 1959 in Whyalla, South Australia. Limited public information exists regarding his early life or family background prior to his professional work.

Career

Prior to entering politics, Terry Stephens worked as a company director for 20 years. He stood unsuccessfully as the Liberal candidate for the South Australian state seat of Giles on two occasions before being elected to the Legislative Council in 2002. Since his election in 2002, Stephens has represented the South Australian Division of the Liberal Party of Australia in the Legislative Council. He has served as President of the Legislative Council and chaired the Aboriginal Lands Parliamentary Standing Committee. He has also participated in committees addressing environment and resources, statutory authorities, and statutory officers. Stephens has contributed to various select committees, including those examining poverty in South Australia, health services, the redevelopment of Adelaide Oval, the effectiveness of parliamentary committees, and the state's response to COVID-19.

Personal life

Terry Stephens is married to Donna and has two children, Courtney and Riley. A keen sports enthusiast, he supports the Adelaide Football Club and is a life member of the South Whyalla Football Club and the Whyalla Football League. Limited additional verified personal details are publicly available from reliable sources.
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