Bob Roberts (Australian politician)

Robert Gordon Arthur Roberts (born 21 September 1952) was an Australian politician, elected as the Member for Cessnock of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for the Liberal Party of Australia between 1988 and 1991. This was the only time since its creation in 1913 that Cessnock was not held by the Australian Labor Party.

He was born in Singleton, New South Wales. Prior to entering Parliament, he was a Councillor of the City of Maitland and from 1987 of the Singleton Council.[1] In 1993, he stood unsuccessfully for election for the federal seat of Paterson.[2]

References

  1. "Robert Gordon Arthur Roberts". Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
  2. Carr, Adam. "Index of candidates for the House of Representatives and the Senate 1901-2002". psephos.adam-carr.net. Retrieved 2006-12-26.
Parliament of New South Wales
Preceded by
Stan Neilly
Member for Cessnock
1988 1991
Succeeded by
Stan Neilly