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Shaw entered politics at the [[Victorian state election, 2010|2010 Victorian state election]] where he defeated incumbent [[Australian Labor Party|Labor Party]] member [[Alistair Harkness]]. |
Shaw entered politics at the [[Victorian state election, 2010|2010 Victorian state election]] where he defeated incumbent [[Australian Labor Party|Labor Party]] member [[Alistair Harkness]]. |
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In April 2011, Shaw wrote to a constituent suggesting "his desire to love who he wanted was as illegitimate as a dangerous driver wanting to speed or a child molester wanting to molest" <ref name= |
In April 2011, Shaw wrote to a constituent suggesting "his desire to love who he wanted was as illegitimate as a dangerous driver wanting to speed or a child molester wanting to molest" <ref name=gay_constituent>{{cite news |title=MP outrages gay constituent with child molester analogy |author=Bachelard, Michael: |url=http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/mp-outrages-gay-constituent-with-child-molester-analogy-20110507-1edg0.html |newspaper=The Age |date=8 May 2011 |accessdate=11 October 2012}}</ref>. The constituent had written to his local MP, Shaw, objecting to the government's renewal of religious organisations' exemption under anti-discrimination legislation. |
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In June 2011, Shaw admitted that he had been charged with assault in 1992 while working as a nightclub [[Bouncer (doorman)|bouncer]]. Premier [[Ted Baillieu]] asked for an explanation, and Shaw assured him and the Government that he was fined and placed on a good behaviour bond, but no conviction was recorded.<ref>http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/frankston-mp-geoff-shaw-reveals-he-once-once-charged-over-a-nightclub-attack/story-fn6bfm6w-1226073624832</ref> |
In June 2011, Shaw admitted that he had been charged with assault in 1992 while working as a nightclub [[Bouncer (doorman)|bouncer]]. Premier [[Ted Baillieu]] asked for an explanation, and Shaw assured him and the Government that he was fined and placed on a good behaviour bond, but no conviction was recorded.<ref>http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/frankston-mp-geoff-shaw-reveals-he-once-once-charged-over-a-nightclub-attack/story-fn6bfm6w-1226073624832</ref> Yet in August 2011, Shaw got into a roadside fight in his electorate <ref name=roadside>{{cite news |title=MP 'punched' in roadside ruckus |author=Bucci, Nino: |url=http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/mp-punched-in-roadside-ruckus-20110825-1jbbl.html |newspaper=The Age |date=25 August 2011 |accessdate=11 October 2012}}</ref>; it was alleged that he involved himself in a conversation between a police officer and another driver, with an exchange of words developing into a physical altercation (with injuries to the other driver). |
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In addition to his parliamentary duties, Shaw runs two small businesses: an accounting firm, Geoff Shaw & Partners, in Frankston; and Southern Cross Hardware, a hardware factory in Carrum Downs.<ref name=businesses>{{cite news |title=Liberal MP Geoff Shaw accused of moonlighting |author=Hurley, David; Rolfe, Peter: |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/liberal-mp-accused-of-moonlighting/story-fn7x8me2-1226353866139 |newspaper=Herald Sun |date=13 May 2012 |accessdate=27 May 2012}}</ref> In May 2012, allegations were made regarding the use of Shaw's parliamentary car for business related to the hardware factory. Shaw claimed his staff had used the vehicle without his knowledge, however several whistleblowers said they remembered Shaw driving the car himself. Baillieu announced he had referred the case to the [[Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly|Speaker]] and the Department of Parliamentary Services to examine Shaw's parliamentary entitlements.<ref name=driver>{{cite news |title=Liberal MP Geoff Shaw was delivery driver |
In addition to his parliamentary duties, Shaw runs two small businesses: an accounting firm, Geoff Shaw & Partners, in Frankston; and Southern Cross Hardware, a hardware factory in Carrum Downs.<ref name=businesses>{{cite news |title=Liberal MP Geoff Shaw accused of moonlighting |author=Hurley, David; Rolfe, Peter: |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/liberal-mp-accused-of-moonlighting/story-fn7x8me2-1226353866139 |newspaper=Herald Sun |date=13 May 2012 |accessdate=27 May 2012}}</ref> In May 2012, allegations were made regarding the use of Shaw's parliamentary car for business related to the hardware factory. Shaw claimed his staff had used the vehicle without his knowledge, however several whistleblowers said they remembered Shaw driving the car himself. Baillieu announced he had referred the case to the [[Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly|Speaker]] and the Department of Parliamentary Services to examine Shaw's parliamentary entitlements.<ref name=driver>{{cite news |title=Liberal MP Geoff Shaw was delivery driver |
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Revision as of 02:19, 11 October 2012
Geoff Shaw | |
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Frankston | |
| Assumed office 27 November 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Alistair Harkness |
| Majority | 2.1% |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 October 1967 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Profession | Accountant |
| Website | http://www.geoffshaw.com.au |
Geoffrey Page "Geoff" Shaw (born 12 October 1967) is an Australian politician representing the electoral district of Frankston for the Liberal Party of Australia since the 2010 Victorian State election.[1]
Education
Shaw attended John Paul College in Frankston, Victoria, graduating in 1985. Shaw attended Monash University where he attained a Bachelor of Business Accounting in 1988 and entered his own small business as a certified accountant and financial planner.[2]
Political career
Shaw entered politics at the 2010 Victorian state election where he defeated incumbent Labor Party member Alistair Harkness.
In April 2011, Shaw wrote to a constituent suggesting "his desire to love who he wanted was as illegitimate as a dangerous driver wanting to speed or a child molester wanting to molest" [3]. The constituent had written to his local MP, Shaw, objecting to the government's renewal of religious organisations' exemption under anti-discrimination legislation.
In June 2011, Shaw admitted that he had been charged with assault in 1992 while working as a nightclub bouncer. Premier Ted Baillieu asked for an explanation, and Shaw assured him and the Government that he was fined and placed on a good behaviour bond, but no conviction was recorded.[4] Yet in August 2011, Shaw got into a roadside fight in his electorate [5]; it was alleged that he involved himself in a conversation between a police officer and another driver, with an exchange of words developing into a physical altercation (with injuries to the other driver).
In addition to his parliamentary duties, Shaw runs two small businesses: an accounting firm, Geoff Shaw & Partners, in Frankston; and Southern Cross Hardware, a hardware factory in Carrum Downs.[6] In May 2012, allegations were made regarding the use of Shaw's parliamentary car for business related to the hardware factory. Shaw claimed his staff had used the vehicle without his knowledge, however several whistleblowers said they remembered Shaw driving the car himself. Baillieu announced he had referred the case to the Speaker and the Department of Parliamentary Services to examine Shaw's parliamentary entitlements.[7]
Personal life
Shaw was married to Sally, and they have four children. The couple separated in 2011, and in April that year, police were called to the former family home when Shaw refused the leave the house. In April 2012, Shaw erected a banner on Golf Links Road, pleading for forgiveness from his ex-wife.[8]
Shaw is an active member of the Pentecostal church Peninsula City. In his maiden speech to the Victorian parliament, he acknowledged "the original owner of the land on which we stand—God, the Creator, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of the Bible."[9] This phrasing is similar to that typically used in the practice of recognizing traditional Australian Aboriginal owners of land during events.[10]
References
- ^ http://www.vec.vic.gov.au/Current/state2010candidatesFrankstonDistrict.html | Retrieved 2010-12-06
- ^ http://www.vic.liberal.org.au/People/StateLowerHouseCandidates/GeoffShaw/tabid/241/Default.aspx | Retrieved 2010-12-06
- ^ Bachelard, Michael: (8 May 2011). "MP outrages gay constituent with child molester analogy". The Age. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/frankston-mp-geoff-shaw-reveals-he-once-once-charged-over-a-nightclub-attack/story-fn6bfm6w-1226073624832
- ^ Bucci, Nino: (25 August 2011). "MP 'punched' in roadside ruckus". The Age. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ Hurley, David; Rolfe, Peter: (13 May 2012). "Liberal MP Geoff Shaw accused of moonlighting". Herald Sun. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Hurley, David; Rolfe, Peter: (27 May 2012). "Liberal MP Geoff Shaw was delivery driver". Herald Sun. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Letcher, Lionel. "God Fearing Christian Gives Maiden Speech in Victorian Parliament". Cornerstone Gospel Church. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
- ^ "Acknowledge | ANTaR - Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation". Retrieved 8 May 2011.
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