Stephan Knoll

Stephan Karl Knoll (born 1982) (/stɛˈfɑːn kəˈnɒl/[2]) is an Australian politician representing the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Schubert for the South Australian Division of the Liberal Party of Australia since the 2014 state election.[3] Knoll served as the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government and as the Minister for Planning in the Marshall Ministry between 22 March 2018 and 26 July 2020.[4][5][6] and as the Leader of Government Business in the South Australian House of Assembly between 5 February 2020 and 26 July 2020.

This article is about the Australian politician. For the German male curler, see Stephan Knoll (curler).

Stephan Knoll

MP
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure
In office
22 March 2018 (2018-03-22) – 26 July 2020 (2020-07-26)
PremierSteven Marshall
Preceded byStephen Mullighan
Succeeded byCorey Wingard
Minister for Local Government
In office
22 March 2018 (2018-03-22) – 26 July 2020 (2020-07-26)
PremierSteven Marshall
Preceded byGeoff Brock
Succeeded byVickie Chapman
Minister for Planning
In office
22 March 2018 (2018-03-22) – 26 July 2020 (2020-07-26)
PremierSteven Marshall
Preceded byJohn Rau
Succeeded byVickie Chapman
Leader of Government Business
In office
5 February 2020 (2020-02-05) – 26 July 2020 (2020-07-26)
Preceded byJohn Gardner
Succeeded byDan van Holst Pellekaan
Member of the South Australian House of Assembly
for Schubert
Assumed office
15 March 2014 (2014-03-15)
Preceded byIvan Venning
Personal details
Born
Stephan Karl Knoll

1982/1983 (age 37–38)[1]
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLiberal Party of Australia (SA)
Alma materUniversity of Adelaide
OccupationGeneral manager
Websitehttp://www.stephanknoll.com.au/

Background and early career

Knoll attended Christian Brothers College, Adelaide, and University of Adelaide, completing a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing).

Prior to entering State Parliament he was the general manager of his family's small business Barossa Fine Foods.[1][7]

He is a former State President of the South Australian Young Liberal Movement.[8]

Parliamentary career

Following his election in 2014 Knoll was appointed to the Parliamentary Committee on Occupational Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation in May that year. In January 2016 Knoll released a booklet entitled "40 Reasons Why You Can't Trust Labor with Your Money".[9] Also in January, Knoll was promoted to Shadow Parliamentary for Waste, Deregulation and IT Use in Government.[10] In February 2016 Knoll was appointed to the Economic and Finance Committee.

In January 2017, fourteen months before the 2018 election, Knoll was promoted to Shadow Cabinet - taking on the portfolios of Police, Emergency Services & Corrections, and Road Safety.[11]

Following the election in March 2018, he was appointed as the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government and Minister for Planning.[12]

On 5 February 2020, Knoll was appointed as Leader of Government Business in the House.

In July 2020, Knoll was investigated by ICAC as part of a broader investigation into the perceived misuse by country MPs of the Country Members Accommodation Allowance.[13]

Knoll resigned from cabinet on 26 July 2020.[6]

On 15 October 2020, the ICAC announced that there would be no further inquiry or investigation relating to some of the members of parliament, including Knoll.[14]

On 1 December 2020, Knoll announced that he did not intent to contest the 2022 election.[15]

References
  1. "Four brothers, one business". The Sydney Morning Herald. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  2. Blake, Jon (26 March 2018). "the pronunciation of 'Stephen [sic] Knoll'". Jon Blake Podcast. FIVEaa. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  3. Green, Antony (2014). "Schubert". 2014 SA election. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  4. MacLennan, Leah (22 March 2018). "SA election: Who's who in the new South Australian Liberal Government?". ABC News. Australia. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  5. "The South Australian Government Gazette, 22 March 2018, No. 20, Supplementary Gazette" (PDF). Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  6. "Three SA ministers resign from cabinet – Australian Associated Press". AAP. 26 July 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  7. "Barossa Fine Foods: Smallgoods Adelaide - Australia's Most Awarded Smallgoods Maker". www.barossafinefoods.com.au. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  8. "Congratulations to Young Liberal Stephan... - Young Liberal Movement of Australia - Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  9. Strathearn, Peri (12 January 2016). "Shots from Knoll hit target". The Murray Valley Standard. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  10. "New SA Opposition frontbench to focus on jobs, economy". ABC News. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  11. Wills, Daniel. "Daniel Wills analysis: Can new-look Liberals finally wrest office?". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  12. "Hon Stephan Knoll". Parliamentary Profile. Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  13. "Liberal MPs to pay back allowance claimed in error after ABC investigation, but Premier denies deliberate wrongdoing". ABC News. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  14. "Investigation update: Country Members Accommodation Allowance". Independent Commissioner Against Corruption SA. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  15. Dayman, Isabel (1 December 2020). "Former South Australian transport minister Stephan Knoll to quit at 2022 election". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by
Stephen Mullighan		 Minister for Transport and Infrastructure
2018–2020		 Succeeded by
Corey Wingard
Preceded by
Geoff Brock		 Minister for Local Government
2018–2020		 Succeeded by
Vickie Chapman
Preceded by
John Rau		 Minister for Planning
2018–2020
South Australian House of Assembly
Preceded by
Ivan Venning		 Member for Schubert
2014–present		 Incumbent


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