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In January 2017, fourteen months before the [[2018 South Australian state election|2018 state election]], Knoll was promoted in the shadow cabinet, taking on the portfolios of Police, Emergency Services & Corrections, and Road Safety.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/daniel-wills-analysis-can-newlook-liberals-finally-wrest-office/news-story/a28094c4fa46afff4e1f4cea7671b7da |title=Daniel Wills analysis: Can new-look Liberals finally wrest office? |first=Daniel |last=Wills |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |access-date=23 March 2018}}</ref> |
In January 2017, fourteen months before the [[2018 South Australian state election|2018 state election]], Knoll was promoted in the shadow cabinet, taking on the portfolios of Police, Emergency Services & Corrections, and Road Safety.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/daniel-wills-analysis-can-newlook-liberals-finally-wrest-office/news-story/a28094c4fa46afff4e1f4cea7671b7da |title=Daniel Wills analysis: Can new-look Liberals finally wrest office? |first=Daniel |last=Wills |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |access-date=23 March 2018}}</ref> |
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Following the March 2018 election, he was appointed as the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government and Minister for Planning.<ref name="profile">{{cite web |url=https://members.parliament.sa.gov.au/Detail.aspx?pid=4847 |work=Parliamentary Profile |title=Hon Stephan Knoll |publisher=Parliament of South Australia |access-date=28 November 2019}}</ref> On 5 February 2020, Knoll was appointed as [[Leader of Government Business in the House of Assembly (South Australia)|Leader of Government Business]] in the House.{{cn}} |
Following the March 2018 election, he was appointed as the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government and Minister for Planning.<ref name="profile">{{cite web |url=https://members.parliament.sa.gov.au/Detail.aspx?pid=4847 |work=Parliamentary Profile |title=Hon Stephan Knoll |publisher=Parliament of South Australia |access-date=28 November 2019}}</ref> On 5 February 2020, Knoll was appointed as [[Leader of Government Business in the House of Assembly (South Australia)|Leader of Government Business]] in the House.{{cn|date=December 2021}} |
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In July 2020, Knoll was investigated by [[Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (South Australia)|Independent Commissioner Against Corruption]] (ICAC) as part of a broader investigation into the possible misuse by country MPs of the Country Members Accommodation Allowance.<ref>{{cite news|title=Liberal MPs to pay back allowance claimed in error after ABC investigation, but Premier denies deliberate wrongdoing|publisher=ABC News|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-21/sa-parliament-changes-rules-around-expense-reporting/12477152|access-date=25 July 2020}}</ref> Knoll resigned from cabinet on 26 July 2020.<ref name="aap" /> |
In July 2020, Knoll was investigated by [[Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (South Australia)|Independent Commissioner Against Corruption]] (ICAC) as part of a broader investigation into the possible misuse by country MPs of the Country Members Accommodation Allowance.<ref>{{cite news|title=Liberal MPs to pay back allowance claimed in error after ABC investigation, but Premier denies deliberate wrongdoing|publisher=ABC News|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-21/sa-parliament-changes-rules-around-expense-reporting/12477152|access-date=25 July 2020}}</ref> Knoll resigned from cabinet on 26 July 2020.<ref name="aap" /> |
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Revision as of 06:48, 17 December 2021
Stephan Knoll | |
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| Minister for Transport and Infrastructure | |
| In office 22 March 2018 – 26 July 2020 | |
| Premier | Steven Marshall |
| Preceded by | Stephen Mullighan |
| Succeeded by | Corey Wingard |
| Minister for Local Government | |
| In office 22 March 2018 – 26 July 2020 | |
| Premier | Steven Marshall |
| Preceded by | Geoff Brock |
| Succeeded by | Vickie Chapman |
| Minister for Planning | |
| In office 22 March 2018 – 26 July 2020 | |
| Premier | Steven Marshall |
| Preceded by | John Rau |
| Succeeded by | Vickie Chapman |
| Leader of Government Business | |
| In office 5 February 2020 – 26 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | John Gardner |
| Succeeded by | Dan van Holst Pellekaan |
| Member of the South Australian House of Assembly for Schubert | |
| Assumed office 15 March 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Ivan Venning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stephan Karl Knoll 1982 or 1983 (age 41–42)[1] |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia (SA) |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
| Occupation | General manager |
| Website | http://www.stephanknoll.com.au/ |
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.
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
After his election in 2014, Knoll was appointed to the parliamentary committee on Occupational Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation. 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 the opposition shadow cabinet, responsible for Waste, Deregulation, and IT use in government.[10] In February 2016, Knoll was appointed to the parliamentary Economic and Finance Committee.
In January 2017, fourteen months before the 2018 state election, Knoll was promoted in the shadow cabinet, taking on the portfolios of Police, Emergency Services & Corrections, and Road Safety.[11]
Following the March 2018 election, 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.[citation needed]
In July 2020, Knoll was investigated by Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) as part of a broader investigation into the possible misuse by country MPs of the Country Members Accommodation Allowance.[13] Knoll resigned from cabinet on 26 July 2020.[6]
The Urban Renewal Authority, trading as Renewal SA, was within his portfolio responsibilities until 28 July 2020, when it was moved to that of the Treasurer, Rob Lucas.[14]
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.[15]
On 1 December 2020, Knoll announced that he did not intent to contest the 2022 election.[16]
References
- ^ a b "Four brothers, one business". The Sydney Morning Herald. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ Blake, Jon (26 March 2018). "the pronunciation of 'Stephen [sic] Knoll'". Jon Blake Podcast. FIVEaa. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ Green, Antony (2014). "Schubert". 2014 SA election. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ MacLennan, Leah (22 March 2018). "SA election: Who's who in the new South Australian Liberal Government?". ABC News. Australia. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
- ^ "The South Australian Government Gazette, 22 March 2018, No. 20, Supplementary Gazette" (PDF). Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Three SA ministers resign from cabinet – Australian Associated Press". AAP. 26 July 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Barossa Fine Foods: Smallgoods Adelaide - Australia's Most Awarded Smallgoods Maker". www.barossafinefoods.com.au. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ "Congratulations to Young Liberal Stephan... - Young Liberal Movement of Australia - Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ Strathearn, Peri (12 January 2016). "Shots from Knoll hit target". The Murray Valley Standard. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ "New SA Opposition frontbench to focus on jobs, economy". ABC News. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ Wills, Daniel. "Daniel Wills analysis: Can new-look Liberals finally wrest office?". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Hon Stephan Knoll". Parliamentary Profile. Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- ^ "Liberal MPs to pay back allowance claimed in error after ABC investigation, but Premier denies deliberate wrongdoing". ABC News. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ Renewal SA (30 September 2021). Urban Renewal Authority (trading as Renewal SA): 2020-21 Annual Report (PDF). p. 12. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Investigation update: Country Members Accommodation Allowance". Independent Commissioner Against Corruption SA. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ 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.
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