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David Speirs (David James Speirs) was born on 15 December, 1984 in Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, is an Australian politician. Discover David Speirs'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 39 years old?

Popular As David James Speirs
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Age 39 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 15 December, 1984
Birthday 15 December
Birthplace Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nationality Scotland

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1984

David James Speirs (born 15 December 1984) is a Scottish-born Australian politician currently serving as Leader of the Opposition in South Australia and Leader of the South Australian Liberal Party since April 2022.

2002

He emigrated to Australia with his parents and two younger brothers at the age of 17 in 2002.

2006

He is a founding member of the Hallett Cove-based environmental group, Friends of the Lower Field River; a land care group established by Hallett Cove residents in 2006 to protect and care for the lower portion of the Field River and its environs.

Speirs has completed the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and has completed all three levels.

Speirs also reportedly owned 13 properties by 39 years of age.

2008

In 2008 he graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours).

He worked in senior and principal policy development positions within the state Cabinet Office, in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, between 2008 and 2014.

2010

He was elected as a councillor and deputy mayor for the Marion City Council, serving between 2010 and 2014.

Speirs was a national director of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Australia between 2010 and 2014.

2012

In 2012, Speirs was named Young Community Leader of the Year in the Channel 9 Young Achievers Awards.

2014

He has been a member of the South Australian House of Assembly since the 2014 state election, representing Bright from 2014 to 2018 and Black (the successor to the former) since 2018.

Speirs entered the South Australian Parliament in March 2014, defeating Chloë Fox, Labor's Minister for Transport Services.

In October 2014, Speirs was appointed to the Parliament's Economic and Finance Committee following the resignation of Iain Evans.

2015

In October 2015, Speirs launched 'Beach for All', a crowd-funded project in partnership with Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club to make Seacliff Beach South Australia's first wheelchair accessible beach.

2016

In January 2016 he was elevated to Steven Marshall's Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Cabinet Secretary.

The Beach for All access mat was launched on Australia Day 2016.

2017

In January 2017, Speirs ascended to the front bench as Shadow Minister for the Environment.

2018

Speirs served as the Minister for Environment and Water in the Marshall Ministry between March 2018 and March 2022.

Speirs was born in Galloway, Scotland, where he was schooled at Kirkcolm Primary School and Stranraer Academy.

In March 2018, following the election of the Marshall Government at the South Australian Election, Speirs was sworn in as Minister for Environment and Water.

During his time as Minister, Speirs oversaw significant reform in the portfolio such as the opening up of South Australia's reservoirs for recreational access, the establishment of Green Adelaide and regional landscape boards, significant reduction of water bills and an increase in the land protected as national parks including the creation of Glenthorne National Park in Adelaide's southern suburbs and Australia's biggest national park at the Simpson Desert.

In March 2021, legislation introduced by Speirs meant South Australia became the first state in Australia to ban single-use plastics.

The first items to be banned were single-use plastic straws, cutlery and drink stirrers with other items such as polystyrene containers phased out in March 2022.

In November 2021, Speirs contested the deputy party leader and Deputy Premier ballot, but lost to Dan van Holst Pellekaan.

After outgoing Premier Steven Marshall resigned as leader of the Liberal Party, Speirs was elected leader on 19 April 2022, becoming South Australia's 44th Opposition Leader.

Speirs has been described as socially conservative.

Speirs supports nuclear energy, a position that has been backed by South Australian uranium miners.

He opposes the state and federal Indigenous Voice to Parliament proposals, but supports constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians.

Speirs is an active lifesaver at the Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club and has a strong interest in health and fitness.