David Basham

The Honourable
David Basham
MP
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development
In office
29 July 2020 – 21 March 2022
Preceded byTim Whetstone
Succeeded byClare Scriven
Member of the South Australian House of Assembly for Finniss
In office
17 March 2018 – 21 March 2026
Preceded byMichael Pengilly
Succeeded byLou Nicholson
Personal details
BornJune 1968 (age 58)
Victor Harbor, South Australia
PartyLiberal Party of Australia

David Keith Bernard Basham (born June 1968) is an Australian former politician who served as the Liberal member for Finniss in the South Australian House of Assembly from 2018 until his defeat at the 2026 state election, in a rematch with Independent candidate Lou Nicholson. Basham served as the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development in the Marshall Ministry between 2020 and 2022.

Basham was the president of Australian Dairy Farmers before his preselection to run for Finniss.

References

  1. ↑ Taylor, June (23 May 2018). "May is history month and the Basham name is a big part of the Fleurieu Peninsula". Victor Harbor Times.
  2. ↑ "Finniss - SA Electorate, Candidates, Results". www.abc.net.au. 28 March 2026. Retrieved 28 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "David Basham". Members of the Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  4. ↑ Green, Antony (2018). "Finniss - SA Election 2018". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.