Stephen Patterson

Stephen John Rayden Patterson (born 4 January 1971) is an Australian politician, and a former Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Australian Football League (AFL), and Norwood in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).


Stephen Patterson

Minister for Trade and Investment
Assumed office
29 July 2020
PremierSteven Marshall
Preceded byDavid Ridgway
Member of the South Australian House of Assembly
for Morphett
Assumed office
17 March 2018
Preceded byDuncan McFetridge
Mayor of the City of Holdfast Bay
In office
November 2014 (2014-11)  March 2018 (2018-03)
Preceded byKen Rollond
Succeeded byAmanda Wilson
Personal details
Born
Stephen Patterson

(1971-01-04) 4 January 1971
Political partyLiberal Party of Australia (SA)
Alma materUniversity of Adelaide
OccupationElectrical engineer, small business owner, SANFL/AFL footballer
Websitestephenpatterson.com.au

Australian rules football career
Personal information
Original team(s) Norwood (SANFL)
Height 177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 75 kg (165 lb)
Position(s) Rover
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1995–2000 Collingwood 96 (88)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2000.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

He has been a Liberal member of the South Australian House of Assembly since the 2018 state election, representing the Electoral district of Morphett. Patterson has served as the Minister for Trade and Investment in the Second Marshall Ministry since 29 July 2020.[1]

Early life

Patterson grew up in the Adelaide suburb of Highbury. He attended Pembroke School, Adelaide, and then went on to study a Bachelor of Science (Physics) and Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering with 1st Class Honours at the University of Adelaide.

Politics

Patterson was elected as a Councillor for the City of Holdfast Bay in November 2010, and went on to become Deputy Mayor during his term. He became Mayor of the City of Holdfast Bay in November 2014, defeating incumbent Ken Rollond.[2]

In April 2017, he defeated the sitting member, Duncan McFetridge, in Liberal Party preselection for the Electoral district of Morphett at the 2018 state election,[3] and was subsequently elected.[4]

Patterson has previously served as the Presiding Member of the South Australian House of Assembly Environment, Resources and Development Committee, and the Parliamentary Committee on Occupational Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation. He has also previously served as a Member of the Economics and Finance Committee, the Public Works Committee, and the Joint Committee on Valuation Policies and Charges on Retirement Villages.[5]

On 29 July 2020, Patterson was appointed as Minister for Trade and Investment, replacing David Ridgway in a cabinet reshuffle.

AFL career

Originally from South Australian National Football League (SANFL) club Norwood, Patterson was used mostly as a rover at Collingwood. He also played at half forward or as a wingman on occasions and kicked 25 goals in 1996. Patterson gathered three Brownlow Medal votes from Collingwood's win over North Melbourne in the final home and away match of the 1997 season. The following year, in 'The ANZAC Day clash' against Essendon, Patterson was voted Best on Ground after 24 disposals. His performances in the 1998 season saw him finish the year third in Collingwood's Copeland Trophy voting.

He was the first player to kick a goal against Port Adelaide Power.

Personal life

Patterson is married and has four children. Patterson is an active member of the Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club, undertaking regular patrols along Adelaide's coastline.

References

  1. Wills, Daniel (29 July 2020). "Premier Steven Marshall reveals three new faces in ministry, as Stephen Patterson, Vincent Tarzia and David Basham are sworn in". The Advertiser. Adelaide. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  2. Stokes, John (10 November 2014). "New Holdfast Bay Mayor Stephen Patterson had two reasons to celebrate on Saturday night". Guardian Messenger. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  3. Washington, David (24 April 2017). "McFetridge dumping: bitter fight leaves party scars". InDaily. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  4. "Electorate: Morphett". ABC Elections. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  5. "Stephen Patterson MP - Parliamentary Profile". Member of Parliament Details. Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
Parliament of South Australia
Preceded by
Duncan McFetridge
Member for Morphett
2018–present
Incumbent
Political offices
Preceded by
David Ridgway
as Minister for Trade and Investment
Minister for Trade and Investment
2020–present
Incumbent


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