Hon Tom Stephens OAM was an Australian parliamentarian at age 31. He was a former Minister for Regional Development and the Gascoyne, and served on a number of boards and charitable trusts.
Mr Stephens has extensive experience in Aboriginal employment and working with Aboriginal communities. He is actively engaged in the arts, indigenous affairs and regional development issues.
Mr Stephens was awarded an Order of Australia in 2014 for his contribution to politics and indigenous affairs.