Fergus Stewart McArthur, AM (born 27 October 1937) is a former Australian politician who served as a Liberal Party of Australia member of the Australian House of Representatives from February 1984, representing the Division of Corangamite, Victoria until his defeat in the 2007 election[1] by Labor's Darren Cheeseman. He was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and was educated at The Geelong College and then at Cambridge University, where he gained a master's degree. He was a farmer and company director before entering politics. Stewart McArthur and his wife Bev McArthur have a daughter, Sarah, and twin sons, Andrew (killed after being struck by a vehicle when cycling in 2018) and James.
Stewart McArthur | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Corangamite | |
| In office 18 February 1984 – 17 October 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Street |
| Succeeded by | Darren Cheeseman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 October 1937 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Spouse | Bev McArthur |
| Alma mater | Cambridge University |
| Occupation | Company director |
He was an advocate for federal funding towards a $26 million redevelopment of the Kardinia Park stadium,[2] despite it being located outside his electorate.
References
edit- ^ Parliamentary biography at Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 1 May 2020
- ^ "Geelong Scores a Win with Funding for Skilled Stadium". Press Release - Peter Costello. www.treasurer.gov.au. 3 December 2007. Archived from the original on 22 July 2008. Retrieved 4 July 2008.