Sarah Courtney
Sarah Jane Courtney (born 1979) is an Australian financial analyst, viticulturist and politician. She was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly for the Liberal Party in the Division of Bass at the 2014 state election.[1]
Sarah Courtney | |
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| Member of the Tasmanian Parliament for Bass | |
| Assumed office 31 March 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979 (age 41–42) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Viticulturist, financial analyst |
She unsuccessfully stood for the Senate in the 2013 Australian federal election prior to her entry into state politics.[2]
In March 2018, Courtney was appointed to the Second Hodgman Ministry as Minister for Primary Industries and Water, and Minister for Racing.[3] In October 2018, she stepped down from the role of Minister for Primary Industries and Water while an investigation was carried out, after informing the Premier that she was engaged in a personal relationship with the secretary of the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and the Environment.[4] The inquiry found that there was no inappropriate decision making by Courtney and that all official duties, decisions and actions of the Minister followed appropriate protocols and procedures. Courtney subsequently became Minister for Resources and Minister for Building and Construction to avoid any conflict of interest.[5]
References
- "Antony Green - The candidates for Bass". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- "MyPolitician.com.au - Sarah Courtney". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- Maloney, Matt (21 March 2018). "New government commissioned after election". The Advocate. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- "Tasmanian minister steps down amid 'relationship' with head of department". ABC News. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- Whitson, Rhiana; Coulter, Ellen (31 October 2018). "Sarah Courtney shifted to new portfolio after affair with dept head, Premier accepts 'error of judgement'". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 26 January 2021.