| Tony Robinson | |
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| Member of the Victorian Parliament for Mitcham |
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| In office 1997 – 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Roger Pescott |
| Succeeded by | Dee Ryall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 May 1962 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Profession | Surveyor, Human Resources Officer |
Anthony Gerard Peter Robinson (born 9 May 1962) is a former Australian politician who served as the member for Mitcham in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. He represented the Australian Labor Party.
Robinson was first elected at the 1997 Mitcham by-election. Since his by-election win, Robinson has successfully defended his traditionally bellwether seat, and after the 2006 election he was appointed as Secretary to Cabinet. In August 2007, he was appointed as Minister for Gaming, Minister for Consumer Affairs and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans’ Affairs. He was defeated in 2010, as a swing of greater than 5% put liberal candidate Dee Ryall in office.
| Victorian Legislative Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Roger Pescott |
Member for Mitcham 1997–2010 |
Succeeded by Dee Ryall |