Stewart McArthur

Stewart McArthur
Member of the Australian Parliament for Corangamite
In office 18 February 1984 – 24 November 2007
Preceded by	Tony Street
Succeeded by	Darren Cheeseman
Personal details
Born	(1937-10-27) 27 October 1937 Melbourne, Victoria
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia
Spouse(s)	Beverley
Alma mater	Cambridge University
Occupation	Company director

Fergus Stewart McArthur, AM (born 27 October 1937), Australian politician, was 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 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 Beverley have a daughter, Sarah, and twin sons, Andrew and James.

He was an advocate for federal funding towards a $26 million redevelopment of the Kardinia Park stadium, despite it being located outside his electorate.

References

• Parliament House information page

Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Tony Street	Member for Corangamite 1984–2007	Succeeded by Darren Cheeseman