Robert Graham Cameron (born 19 March 1963) is a former Australian state politician. He represented the electorate of Bendigo West in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. He served as the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Minister for Corrections (2006-2010 in the third Bracks Ministry and the Brumby Government).[1]
Bob Cameron | |
|---|---|
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| Minister for Emergency Services | |
| In office 11 October 2010 – 2 December 2010 | |
| Leader | John Brumby |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Peter Ryan |
| Minister for Police and Emergency Services | |
| In office 1 December 2006 – 11 October 2010 | |
| Leader | Steve Bracks John Brumby |
| Preceded by | Tim Holding |
| Succeeded by | James Merlino |
| Minister for Corrections | |
| In office 1 December 2006 – 11 October 2010 | |
| Leader | Steve Bracks John Brumby |
| Preceded by | Tim Holding |
| Succeeded by | James Merlino |
| Minister for Agriculture | |
| In office 5 December 2002 – 1 December 2006 | |
| Premier | Steve Bracks |
| Preceded by | Keith Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | Joe Helper |
| Minister for Local Government | |
| In office 20 October 1999 – 5 December 2002 | |
| Premier | Steve Bracks |
| Preceded by | Rob Maclellan |
| Succeeded by | Candy Broad |
| Minister for WorkCover | |
| In office 20 October 1999 – 5 December 2002 | |
| Premier | Steve Bracks |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Rob Hulls |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Bendigo West | |
| In office 30 March 1996 – 2 November 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Max Turner |
| Succeeded by | Maree Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Graham Cameron 19 March 1963 Robinvale, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Profession | Barrister and solicitor |
He attended Golden Square High School from 1976-78, Bendigo Senior High School from 1979-80 and later he also attended the University of Melbourne where he obtained a law degree in 1984.[2] He practiced as a solicitor in Bendigo from 1985 until he was first elected to Parliament in 1996.[3]
In the first Bracks Ministry (1999-2002), Bob Cameron was the Minister for Local Government, WorkCover and TAC. In the second Bracks Ministry (2002-2006) he was Minister for Agriculture .[1] While Minister for Local Government, he sacked the then-controversial Melbourne City Council.[4] As WorkCover Minister he reintroduced common law rights for seriously injured workers.
In 2005, he proposed and implemented a ban on pit bull dogs, after a series of attacks by the animals which Cameron claimed were highly dangerous, a threat to children and the elderly.[5]
On 7 October 2010, Bob Cameron announced his retirement from politics at the upcoming November 2010 election. He resigned the same day as fellow minister Peter Bachelor, both resignations were unexpected at the time.
In September 2022, Cameron was appointed by the Victorian Government as Chair of WorkSafe Victoria.[6][7]
He is married with one daughter and two sons.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Bob Cameron MP". The Premier of Victoria. Victorian Government. Archived from the original on 24 November 2009. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
- ^ "Bob Cameron | Parliament of Victoria". new.parliament.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Cameron, Robert ('Bob') Graham". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 5 February 2010.
- ^ "Vic government effectively sacks Melbourne City Council". Australian Associated Press. 18 December 2000.
- ^ Adam Morton (9 September 2005). "War on terrier given teeth as the law gets tough". The Age. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
- ^ "Cameron to WorkSafe". psnews.com.auu. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "New Board Chair Appointed To Worksafe Victoria". premier.vic.gov.au. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2023.