Rob Fairs | |
|---|---|
| Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Engagement | |
| Assumed office 11 April 2024 | |
| Minister | Jo Palmer |
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Bass | |
| Assumed office 23 March 2024 Serving with 6 others | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 January 1968 |
| Party | Liberal |
Robert Ian Fairs (born 7 January 1968) is an Australian politician and media personality who currently serves as a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly.[1]
Fairs had a career in television and radio before getting into politics, serving as a sports broadcaster for Southern Cross News and an announcer for 89.3 LAFM.[2][3] He was an ambassador for Mark Webber Challenges before founding his own organisation.[3] The Rob Fairs Foundation helps disadvantaged Tasmanian youth.[4]
Fairs was re-elected at the 2025 Tasmanian state election.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rob Fairs". Tasmanian Liberals. 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ Maloney, Matt (2024-05-21). "Rob Fairs makes maiden speech in Tasmanian parliament". The Examiner. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ a b Langenberg, Adam; Holmes, Adam (2024-04-06). "The new (and not so new) faces of Tasmania's incoming parliament — and who is out". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Rob Fairs Foundation". Rob Fairs Foundation. 2024-06-01. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Bass - TAS Electorate, Candidates, Results". www.abc.net.au. 2025-07-19. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
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