About Me
Full Name
Antonio (Tony) Piccolo
Party
Australian Labor Party
Position
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees
Electorate
Light
House
House of Assembly
Date Elected
18 March 2006
Education
Bachelor of Economics, University of Adelaide
Graduate Certificate in Education, Flinders University
Master of Educational Management, Flinders University
Graduate Certificate in Education, Flinders University
Master of Educational Management, Flinders University
Prior Employment
Business Manager, Trinity College Gawler Inc.
Public Activities
Patron, Gawler Junior Soccer Club
Vice Patron, Gawler Amateur Swimming Club
Mayor, Town of Gawler 2000-2006
Deputy Mayor, Town of Gawler (10 years)
Elected Member, Town of Gawler Council (from 1981)
Vice Patron, Gawler Amateur Swimming Club
Mayor, Town of Gawler 2000-2006
Deputy Mayor, Town of Gawler (10 years)
Elected Member, Town of Gawler Council (from 1981)
Other Information
After serving his community as a member of his local council for over 24 years, Tony was successful in his election to Parliament in March 2006.
Tony lives in the electorate at Kudla with his two sons Raffaele and Stefan.
An Accountant by profession, Tony is keen to be a strong advocate for his local community.
Contact Details
Electorate Telephone
08 8522 2878
Electorate Facsimile
08 8523 1392
Electorate Email
light@parliament.sa.gov.au
Electorate Address
148 Murray Street, GAWLER SA 5118
Parliament Facsimile
08 8523 1392
Electoral History
Date
District
House
Party
Reason (if retired)
18 Mar 2006 - Current
Light
House of Assembly
Australian Labor Party
Offices Held
03 May 2022 - Current
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees
10 Apr 2018 - 31 Aug 2020
Shadow Minister for Housing and Urban Development
10 Apr 2018 - 31 Aug 2020
Shadow Minister for Planning and Local Government
10 Apr 2018 - 31 Aug 2020
Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs
08 Nov 2011 - 21 Jan 2013
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees
10 Feb 2011 - 10 Nov 2011
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
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Ministerial Appointments
26 Mar 2014 - 19 Jan 2016
Minister for Correctional Services
26 Mar 2014 - 19 Jan 2016
Minister for Emergency Services
26 Mar 2014 - 19 Jan 2016
Minister for Police
26 Mar 2014 - 19 Jan 2016
Minister for Road Safety
21 Jan 2013 - 26 Mar 2014
Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion
21 Jan 2013 - 26 Mar 2014
Minister for Social Housing
21 Jan 2013 - 26 Mar 2014
Minister for Volunteers
21 Jan 2013 - 26 Mar 2014
Minister for Youth
21 Jan 2013 - 19 Jan 2016
Member of the Executive Council
21 Jan 2013 - 19 Jan 2016
Minister for Disabilities
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Committee Membership
05 Jul 2022 - 17 Oct 2023
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Legislative Review Committee
03 May 2022 - Current
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Economic and Finance Committee
05 Feb 2020 - 07 Sep 2020
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Environment, Resources and Development Committee
04 Apr 2019 - 13 Oct 2020
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- End of Life Choices
03 May 2018 - 04 Feb 2020
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Public Works Committee
09 Feb 2016 - 02 May 2018
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Economic and Finance Committee
09 Feb 2016 - Current
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Crime and Public Integrity Policy Committee
11 Apr 2013 - 11 Apr 2013
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Adelaide Workers' Homes Bill
05 Apr 2012 - 05 Feb 2013
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Sustainable Farming Practices
24 Nov 2011 - 14 Jun 2012
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Road Traffic (Emergency Vehicles) Amendment Bill
09 Mar 2011 - 19 Sep 2012
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Grain Handling Industry
11 Nov 2010 - 23 Nov 2010
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Prince Alfred College Incorporation (Variation of Constitution) Amendment Bill 2010
12 May 2010 - 08 Feb 2011
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Economic and Finance Committee
12 May 2010 - 08 Feb 2011
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Public Works Committee
27 Nov 2008 - 04 Feb 2009
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Kapunda Hospital (Variation of Trust) Bill
27 Apr 2006 - 05 May 2010
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees- Economic and Finance Committee
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