Geoff Shaw (politician)
Geoffrey Page Shaw (born 12 October 1967) is an Australian politician who represented Frankston in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 2010 to 2014. He was initially a member of the Parliamentary Liberal Party until March 2013, before becoming an independent politician. In March 2014, Shaw resigned as a member of the Liberal Party as moves were being made to expel him from the party.
Geoff Shaw | |
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Shaw in 2010 | |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Frankston | |
| In office 27 November 2010 – 29 November 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Alistair Harkness |
| Succeeded by | Paul Edbrooke |
| Leader of the United Australia Party in Victoria | |
| Assumed office 12 October 2022 | |
| Leader | Craig Kelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Geoffrey Page Shaw 12 October 1967 Brisbane, Queensland |
| Political party | United Australia Party (2015–current) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2013–2015) Liberal (2010–13) |
| Spouse | Bianca Shaw |
| Education | John Paul College |
| Alma mater | Monash University |
| Profession | Accountant |
In September 2013, allegations were made that Shaw had misused his parliamentary vehicle for private purposes. In May 2014, the Legislative Assembly's Privileges Committee found the allegations were substantiated. Shaw was suspended from Parliament for eleven sitting days with effect in June 2014, ordered to pay a fine of A$6,838, and ordered to apologise to the Parliament upon his return. Shaw's suspension followed a period of political instability in the Victorian Parliament.
In October 2022, United Australia Party founder Clive Palmer announced that Shaw would lead the party's ticket for the 2022 Victorian state election and would run as a candidate for the Victorian Legislative Council in the Northern Victoria Region. Shaw cited frustration with the current Labor government and "the leadership of Daniel Andrews" as reasons for returning to state politics.