History Resources - Members of Parliament

Robert James (Bob) Brown

Robert James (Bob) Brown

Surname: BROWN

Given Names: Robert James (Bob)

Title and Honours: Dr

Qualifications: MB, BS

Date and Place of Birth: 27 December 1944 - Oberon, NSW

Date of Death:

House of Assembly: 4 January 1983

Electorate: Denison

Party: Independent/Tasmanian Greens

Positions Held: Leader of the Tasmanian Greens 1989 to 1993

Date of Departure: 12 February 1993

Reason for Departure: Resigned

Inaugural Speech (13 April 1983)

Comments:

First Leader of the Tasmanian Greens.

Australian of the Year 1983 ('The Australian'); UNEP Global 500 Award 1987; Goldman Environmental Award Prize (USA) 1990; Numerous other awards.

Senator 1996 - 2012

House of Assembly Long Room Picture: 646

House of Assembly Long Room Picture Number indicates each Member's position in the photographic record.

Source: Parliament of Tasmania Members Biographical Database, Tasmanian Parliamentary Library.