Robert Armstrong (Australian politician)
Robert Henry Armstrong (born 1 October 1952) is an Australian politician. He was elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council on 3 May 2014 as the independent member for Huon, defeating high-profile Liberal opponent Peter Hodgman.[1] Prior to his election he served as mayor of Huon Valley Council for 13 years.[2][3] He was defeated in 2020 by Labor candidate Bastian Seidel.[4]
Robert Armstrong | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council for Huon | |
| In office 3 May 2014 – 1 August 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Harriss |
| Succeeded by | Bastian Seidel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Henry Armstrong 1 October 1952 Hobart |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Independent |
References
- http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/LC/armstrong/armstrong.htm
- "Independent Robert Armstrong wins Tasmanian Upper House seat of Huon". Archived from the original on 5 May 2014.
- "Robert Armstrong makes giant leap from Huon mayor to Legislative Councillor". The Mercury. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- "Final Results". Tasmanian Electoral Commission.
| Tasmanian Legislative Council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Paul Harriss |
Member for Huon 2014–2020 |
Succeeded by Bastian Seidel |
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