Ray Stevens

Shadow Ministry

Shadow Minister for Housing Accessibility
and Shadow Minister for Public Works
Member for Robina

About Ray

Ray Stevens was elected to the Queensland Parliament in September 2006. Ray is a former Mayor of both Albert Shire and the Gold Coast. After leaving office in 1997, he continued to serve as the Executive Assistant to the current Mayor, Cr. Ron Clarke.

Born in Townsville 1953, married to Ruth with two children, Jessica and Louis. Studied at James Cook University (Townsville) and Macquarie University (Sydney) to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics. Admitted to the Australian Association of Accountants in 1974. Worked for Price Waterhouse in Sydney until returning to the family cattle and sheep station â "Doncaster" in Richmond, North Queensland. Moved to the Gold Coast in 1979. Established local businesses around Pacific Fair, Surfers Paradise and Nerang before moving to make a community contribution to the area he had made his home.

Ray is a member of various local sporting and community organisations.

Ray Is a Vice Patron for local Surf Life Saving Clubs and the Gold Coast City Wind Orchestra

Interests - Rugby, tennis, clay target shooting, horse racing and breeding, theatre and music.

Local Council Activity

1988 - Elected to represent his Local Division of the Albert Shire Council on the Gold Coast. Re-elected to represent again in 1991.

1991 - 1994 Chairman of the Works committee, Albert Shire Council.

1994 - Elected as Mayor of the Albert Shire Council. In 1994 the government amalgamated the Albert Shire and Gold Coast City Councils.

Voted Mayor of the Gold Coast in 1995 until 1997.

Ray is the Shadow Minister for Housing Affordability and Public Works

Can be contacted via:

Electorate/Ward Office:
Shops 44-45, Level 1, Niecon Plaza
17 Victoria Avenue
Broadbeach QLD 4218

Phone: (07) 5592 0071
Fax: (07) 5592 2301

Post:
PO Box 1056
Broadbeach QLD 4218