Age, Biography and Wiki
Stephen Smith (Stephen Francis Smith) was born on 12 December, 1955 in Narrogin, Western Australia, Australia, is an Australian politician. Discover Stephen Smith's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
| Popular As |
Stephen Francis Smith |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
12 December 1955 |
| Birthday |
12 December |
| Birthplace |
Narrogin, Western Australia, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 68 years old group.
Stephen Smith Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Stephen Smith height not available right now. We will update Stephen Smith's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Stephen Smith's Wife?
His wife is Jane Seymour
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Jane Seymour |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Stephen Smith Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Stephen Smith worth at the age of 68 years old? Stephen Smith’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Australia. We have estimated Stephen Smith's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
Stephen Smith Social Network
Timeline
Stephen Francis Smith (born 12 December 1955) is an Australian former politician and diplomat serving as the 26th and current high commissioner of Australia to the United Kingdom since 2023.
He was Principal Private Secretary to the Western Australian Attorney-General, Joe Berinson 1983–87 and State Secretary of the Western Australian Labor Party 1987–90.
From 1990 to 1993 he was an adviser to Paul Keating, first when Keating was Treasurer, then when Keating was Prime Minister.
He was instrumental in securing caucus support for Keating to defeat Bob Hawke for the Labor Party leadership in 1991 and thereby allowing Keating to ascend to the prime ministership.
A member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), he was the federal member of Parliament (MP) for the division of Perth from 1993 to 2013, serving in the Rudd and Gillard governments as minister for Foreign Affairs from 2007 to 2010, minister for Trade in 2010 and minister for Defence from 2010 to 2013.
Smith was born in Narrogin, Western Australia, and was educated at CBC Highgate, the University of Western Australia and the University of London, where he earned a master's degree in law.
He was a solicitor, lecturer and tutor before entering politics.
Smith was a member of the Opposition Shadow Ministry from March 1996 until the November 2007 elections, which were won by the Labor party.
He was Shadow Minister for Trade 1996–97, for Resources and Energy 1997–98, for Communications 1998–2001, Health and Ageing 2001–03 and Immigration 2003–04.
As early as 2002 his name had been mentioned as a possible future leader.
During the leadership crisis in the Labor Party in 2003, Smith was a prominent supporter of his fellow Western Australian, Kim Beazley.
He was Shadow Minister for Industry, Infrastructure and Industrial Relations from October 2004 until December 2006, when he was appointed to the position of Shadow Minister for Education and Training.
He again supported Beazley in the leadership contest which followed the resignation of Mark Latham in January 2005, which saw Beazley return to the leadership.
Smith was appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs in Kevin Rudd's cabinet on 3 December following Labor's win in the 2007 election, and when Julia Gillard took over from Kevin Rudd as prime minister in June 2010, she added Minister for Trade to Smith's portfolio.
After the 2010 federal election Smith was appointed to the vacant Defence portfolio, while Rudd and Craig Emerson were appointed to the Foreign Affairs and Trade ministries, respectively.
Following Kevin Rudd's return to the leadership of the ALP and as prime minister, on 27 June 2013 Smith announced he would not be a candidate at the 2013 federal election.
Smith was appointed Winthrop Professor of International Law at the University of Western Australia on 29 April 2014.
In March 2016, Smith announced that he did not believe the leader of the Labor Party in Western Australia, Mark McGowan, was capable of leading the party to victory at the 2017 state election.
He sought to enter the Western Australian Legislative Assembly by seeking preselection in the new seat of Baldivis.
His bid for preselection was unsuccessful.
Smith was appointed Chairman of ASX listed Canberra-based cyber security firm archTIS in March 2018.
In August 2022, Smith was appointed to co-lead the Defence Strategic Review into the Australian Defence Force by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
On 30 September 2022, Smith was named as the next High Commissioner of Australia to the United Kingdom, to take up office on 26 January 2023 following the completion of the Defence Strategic Review.
