About Me
Full Name
Thomas (Tom) Richard Kenyon
Party
Australian Labor Party
Position
Former Member
Electorate
Newland
House
House of Assembly
Date Elected
18 March 2006
Education
Matriculated - St Ignatius College
Bachelor of Arts - Flinders University
Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Management) - University of South Australia
Bachelor of Arts - Flinders University
Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Management) - University of South Australia
Prior Employment
Ministerial Advisor
Other Information
Tom is married with three children and has worked in a variety of jobs including Jackeroo, Console Operator, Storeman and Fruit Picker. He enjoys playing Rugby, Skiing and brewing beer.
For general electorate information, please visit the State Electoral Office website.
For general electorate information, please visit the State Electoral Office website.
Electoral History
Date
District
House
Party
Reason (if retired)
18 Mar 2006 - 16 Mar 2018
Newland
House of Assembly
Australian Labor Party
Not Re-elected
Offices Held
17 Mar 2018 - Current
Former Member
26 Mar 2014 - 18 Mar 2018
Government Whip
Ministerial Appointments
21 Jan 2013 - 26 Mar 2014
Minister for Manufacturing, Innovation and Trade
21 Jan 2013 - 26 Mar 2014
Minister for Small Business
21 Oct 2011 - 21 Jan 2013
Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills
21 Oct 2011 - 21 Jan 2013
Minister for Recreation and Sport
21 Oct 2011 - 21 Jan 2013
Minister for Science and Information Economy
23 Jun 2011 - 21 Oct 2011
Minister Assisting the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education
08 Feb 2011 - 21 Oct 2011
Minister Assisting the Premier with South Australia's Strategic Plan
08 Feb 2011 - 21 Oct 2011
Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing
08 Feb 2011 - 21 Oct 2011
Minister for Road Safety
08 Feb 2011 - 21 Oct 2011
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
08 Feb 2011 - 26 Mar 2014
Member of the Executive Council
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Committee Membership
24 May 2016 - 17 Oct 2017
18 Nov 2015 - 19 Nov 2015
Former Member- Port Pirie Racecourse Site Amendment Bill
10 Feb 2015 - 19 Dec 2017
Former Member- Standing Orders Committee
10 Feb 2015 - 19 Dec 2017
Former Member- Publishing Committee
06 May 2014 - 02 May 2018
Former Member- Environment, Resources and Development Committee
06 May 2014 - Current
Former Member- Joint Parliamentary Service Committee
06 May 2014 - 18 Dec 2014
Former Member- Publishing Committee
06 May 2014 - 18 Dec 2014
Former Member- Standing Orders Committee
23 Jul 2013 - 25 Jul 2013
12 May 2010 - 08 Feb 2011
Former Member- Economic and Finance Committee
06 May 2010 - 14 Feb 2012
Former Member- Publishing Committee
12 May 2009 - 02 Dec 2009
Former Member- Private Certifiers
24 Mar 2009 - Current
Former Member- Legislative Review Committee
24 Mar 2009 - 24 Mar 2009
Former Member- Renmark Irrigation Trust Bill
30 May 2007 - 05 Sep 2007
Former Member- Penola Pulp Mill Authorisation Bill
31 May 2006 - 05 May 2010
27 Apr 2006 - 05 May 2010
Former Member- Public Works Committee
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