Stuart holds both a Bachelor of Business degree specialising in industrial law from the University of Tasmania and an MBA from Monash University.
He started his working career as an Industrial Relations Advocate for the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce resolving disputes in both the State and Australian Industrial Commissions.
Stuart was recruited to General Manager HR with the Trust Bank which was the State Bank of Tasmania for over 150 years.
He then spent the next decade as the Executive Director for the Housing Industry Association with over 2000 members.
Currently; Stuart is the Small Business Advocate for the Tasmanian Government responsible for assisting business navigate regulatory issues and responsible for the governments reform agenda.
Stuart is also passionate landscape artist and enjoys tuna fishing off the coasts of Tasmania with his 3 boys.