Kevin Stewart (Australian politician)

Kevin James Stewart AO (20 September 1928 – 22 August 2006), an Australian former politician, was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Canterbury between 1962 and 1985 for the Labor Party. During his period in office, Stewart held a range of ministerial portfolios, including as Minister for Health and Local Government.

The Honourable
Kevin Stewart
AO
Minister for Health
In office
14 May 1976  2 October 1981
PremierNeville Wran
Preceded byDick Healey
Succeeded byLaurie Brereton
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Canterbury
In office
3 March 1962  31 December 1985
Preceded byArthur Tonge
Succeeded byKevin Moss
Personal details
Born(1928-09-20)20 September 1928
Belmore, New South Wales, Australia
Died22 August 2006(2006-08-22) (aged 77)
Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia
Political partyLabor
SpouseJean Keating
RelationsFrank Stewart (brother)
Children5 (f), 2 (s)

His brother, Frank Stewart, was a member of the Australian House of Representatives representing Lang and later Grayndler between 1953 and 1979, also for Labor.

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