Jack Snelling
John James "Jack" Snelling (born 8 November 1972) is an Australian politician who has been the sitting Labor member for the electoral district of Playford in the South Australian House of Assembly since the 1997 election.
Prior to his election in to politics, Snelling was an electoral officer. Entering parliament in 1997 at the age of 24, he was the youngest member of the House of Assembly at the time, and has since held positions of Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees.
Following the 2010 election, Snelling was appointed as the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education, Science, Information Economy, Veterans Affairs and Road Safety.[1]
Following the resignation of Kevin Foley from the positions of Treasurer and Deputy Premier, Snelling was sworn in as the Treasurer of South Australia on 8 February 2011.[2]
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- ^ Brett Williamson (25 March 2010). "Rann's reign continues as Labor Government sworn in". ABC News Online (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/03/25/2855502.htm. Retrieved 25 March 2010.
- ^ Michael Owen (19 Jan 2010). "South Australia's Right faction to seal deputy role for Rau". The Australian. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/south-australias-right-faction-to-seal-deputy-role-for-rau/story-e6frg6nf-1225990580949. Retrieved 19 Jan 2010.
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| Preceded by Kevin Foley |
Treasurer of South Australia 2011–present |
Incumbent |
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| New district | Member for Playford 1997–present |
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