John Cobb (Australian politician)

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John Kenneth Cobb (born 11 February 1950), Australian politician, has been a National Party member of the Australian House of Representatives since November 2001 representing the Division of Parkes, New South Wales. He was born in Bathurst, New South Wales, and was a farmer and grazier before entering politics. He was President of the New South Wales Farmers Association 1998-2001. In July 2005 he was appointed to the ministry as Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs.

In October 2006 Cobb sparked controversy after reportedly stating at a meeting of disability service advocates that he would "get rid of" a child who had a disability. Mr Cobb denied the accusations.

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NAME Cobb, John Kenneth
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH 11 February 1950
PLACE OF BIRTH Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
DATE OF DEATH living
PLACE OF DEATH