Tony Robinson (politician)

The Honourable
Tony Robinson
Member of the Victorian Parliament
for Mitcham
In office
13 December 1997  2 November 2010
Preceded by Roger Pescott
Succeeded by Dee Ryall
Personal details
Born (1962-05-09) 9 May 1962
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality Australian
Political party Australian Labor Party
Profession Surveyor, Human resources officer

Anthony Gerard Peter "Tony" 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 successfully defended his traditionally bellwether seat until 2010, 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 per cent put Liberal candidate Dee Ryall in office.

Victorian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
Roger Pescott
Member for Mitcham
19972010
Succeeded by
Dee Ryall
Political offices
Preceded by
Daniel Andrews
Minister for Gaming
2007–2010
Succeeded by
Michael O'Brien
Minister for Consumer Affairs
2007–2010


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