Scott Ryan (Australian politician)

Australian politician

Scott Michael Ryan (born 12 May 1973) is an Australian politician. He has been a Senator for Victoria since 2008, representing the Liberal Party. He has been the President of the Senate since 2017.[1]


Scott Ryan
Ryan in April 2018
President of the Senate
Assumed office
13 November 2017
DeputySue Lines
Preceded byStephen Parry
Special Minister of State
In office
19 July 2016 – 13 November 2017
Preceded byMathias Cormann
Succeeded byMathias Cormann (acting)
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Cabinet
In office
24 January 2017 – 13 November 2017
Prime MinisterMalcolm Turnbull
Preceded byHimself (as Minister Assisting the Cabinet Secretary)
Minister Assisting the Cabinet Secretary
In office
15 September 2015 – 24 January 2017
Prime MinisterMalcolm Turnbull
Preceded bynew title
Succeeded byHimself (as Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Cabinet)
Minister for Vocational Education and Skills
In office
18 February 2016 (2016-02-18) – 19 July 2016
Prime MinisterMalcolm Turnbull
Preceded byLuke Hartsuyker
Succeeded byKaren Andrews (as Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills)
Senator for Victoria
Assumed office
1 July 2008
Personal details
Born
Scott Michael Ryan

(1973-05-12) 12 May 1973 (age 51)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Helen Stitt
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
Websitescottryan.com.au

References

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  1. "Biography". Official website. Scott Ryan.[self-published source]