Anthony John Roberts (born 19 April 1970[1]) is an Australian politician. Roberts is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Lane Cove for the Liberal Party since 2003.[1] He is the longest-serving Member of the Legislative Assembly and so holds the honorary title of "Father of the House."
Quick Facts The HonourableMP, Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Lane Cove ...
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Photo of Anthony Roberts in 2016 |
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Assumed office 22 March 2003 |
Preceded by | Kerry Chikarovski
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Ministerial offices 2011–2023
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In office 21 December 2021 – 28 March 2023 | Premier | Dominic Perrottet |
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Preceded by | Rob Stokes (as Minister for Planning and Public Spaces) |
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Succeeded by | Paul Scully (as Minister for Planning and Public Spaces) |
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In office 30 January 2017 – 23 March 2019 | Premier | Gladys Berejiklian |
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Preceded by | Rob Stokes |
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Succeeded by | Rob Stokes (as Minister for Planning and Spaces) |
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In office 21 December 2021 – 28 March 2023 | Premier | Dominic Perrottet |
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Preceded by | Melinda Pavey (as Minister for Water, Property and Housing) |
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Succeeded by | Rose Jackson (as Minister for Housing) |
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In office 2 April 2019 – 21 December 2021 | Premier | Gladys Berejiklian Dominic Perrottet |
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Preceded by | David Elliott |
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Succeeded by | Geoff Lee (as Minister for Corrections) |
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In office 30 January 2017 – 23 March 2019 | Premier | Gladys Berejiklian |
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Preceded by | Brad Hazzard |
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Succeeded by | Melinda Pavey (as the Minister for Water, Property and Housing) |
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In office 30 January 2017 – 23 March 2019 | Premier | Gladys Berejiklian |
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Preceded by | new portfolio |
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Succeeded by | Don Harwin |
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In office 9 December 2013 – 2 April 2015 | Premier | Barry O'Farrell Mike Baird |
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Preceded by | Chris Hartcher |
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Succeeded by | portfolio abolished |
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In office 2 April 2015 – 30 January 2017 | Premier | Mike Baird |
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Preceded by | Troy Grant (as Minister for Trade and Investment) |
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Succeeded by | Niall Blair (as the Minister for Trade and Industry) |
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In office 9 December 2013 – 23 January 2017 | Premier | Barry O'Farrell Mike Baird |
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Preceded by | Chris Hartcher |
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Succeeded by | Don Harwin (as the Minister for Resources) |
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In office 3 April 2011 – 9 December 2013 | Premier | Barry O'Farrell |
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Preceded by | Virginia Judge |
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Succeeded by | Stuart Ayres
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Born | (1970-04-19) 19 April 1970 (age 54) Sydney |
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Nationality | Australian |
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Political party | Liberal Party |
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Alma mater | University of Technology, Sydney |
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He was a senior minister in the O'Farrell, Baird, Berejiklian and Perrottet governments, serving in various portfolios including Planning, Resources and Energy. Following the Coalition's loss at the 2023 election, Roberts contested the Liberal leadership. He lost to Mark Speakman and returned to the backbench.
Before entering politics, Roberts was a director of the public relations firm Flagship Communications.[2]