Kevin Foley (South Australian politician)
The Honorable Kevin Foley | |
|---|---|
| 12th Deputy Premier of South Australia | |
| In office 9 February 2002 – 6 February 2011 | |
| Premier | Mike Rann |
| Preceded by | Dean Brown |
| Succeeded by | John Rau |
| Treasurer of South Australia | |
| In office 9 February 2002 – 6 February 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Rob Lucas |
| Succeeded by | Jack Snelling |
| Member for Port Adelaide Parliament of South Australia | |
| In office 9 February 2002 – 12 December 2011 | |
| Preceded by | New District |
| Succeeded by | Susan Close |
| Member for Hart Parliament of South Australia | |
| In office 11 December 1993 – 9 February 2002 | |
| Preceded by | New District |
| Succeeded by | District Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 September 1960 |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Website | South Australian Government Website |
Kevin Owen Foley (born 25 September 1960)[1] is a former South Australian politician. From Rann Labor's election to government at the 2002 election until 2011, Foley became the longest-serving Deputy Premier of South Australia and the third-longest-serving Treasurer of South Australia. He was first elected to the seat of Hart at the 1993 election before moving to the seat of Port Adelaide at the 2002 election after an electoral redistribution.
Foley worked for the Australian Trade Commission, Cadbury Schweppes, Boral Limited and steel distribution company Australian National Industries. Foley became a Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff to former Premier Lynn Arnold.
Foley announced his resignation from the roles of Deputy Premier and Treasurer in February 2011, although he continued as a member of cabinet with the Defence, Police, Emergency Services and Motor Sports portfolios.[2][3][4] In October 2011 he resigned from the Cabinet, coinciding with Mike Rann's resignation as Premier.[5] Foley's parliamentary resignation took effect on 12 December 2011, creating a 2012 Port Adelaide by-election.
References
- ^ Kevin Foley: Trove, National Library of South Australia
- ^ Owens, Michael (12 January 2011). "Stage set for Kevin Foley's farewell as SA Treasurer: The Australian 12 January 2011". Theaustralian.com.au. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
- ^ Kelton, Greg (8 February 2011). "Kevin Foley resigns as Treasurer and Deputy Premier at press conference at Port Adelaide: The Advertiser 6 February 2011". Adelaidenow.com.au. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
- ^ "Foley steps down as SA deputy premier: SMH 6 February 2011". News.smh.com.au. 6 February 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
- ^ "Labor facing dual by-elections as Kevin Foley and Mike Rann quit politics". AdelaideNow.com.au. News Limited. 6 September 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2011.