Craig Sherrin

Craig Sherrin
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Mansfield
In office 1 November 1986 – 2 December 1989
Preceded by	Bill Kaus
Succeeded by	Laurel Power
Personal details
Born	Craig Arden Sherrin 16 February 1952 Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Political party	National Party
Spouse(s)	Lyndelle Anne Rawlings (m.1975)
Alma mater	University of Queensland
Occupation	Public servant, Teacher
Religion	Church of Christ

Craig Arden Sherrin (born 16 February 1952) is a former Australian politician.

He was born in Maryborough to Andrew Charles Sherrin and Beryl Joan, née Shaw. He attended various state schools and then Coorparoo State High School before attending the University of Queensland (Bachelor of Science, Diploma of Education, Bachelor and Master of Educational Studies, Master of Public Administration). He became a science teacher in 1976, and in 1983 was appointed a special duties officer with the Queensland Department of Education, winning a promotion to Assistant Director of Technology Services in 1986. A member of the National Party, he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in 1986 as the member for Mansfield. In January 1989 he was appointed to the front bench as Minister for Family Services, but he ceased to hold the position in September. He lost his seat at the election in December 1989.^[1]

References

1. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2015.