Robert Webster (politician)
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|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Goulburn | |
| In office 1984–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1951 Sydney |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouses | Elizabeth née Love
(m. 1974; div. 1998)Caro née Black (m. 1999) |
| Relations | Son of Leila Elizabeth & Eccleston Bales Webster |
| Children | 2 sons 2 daughters |
| Education | Wyvern House Newington College |
| Profession | Director of korn ferry international |
Early life
Webster was born in Sydney and attended Newington College (1963–1969), commencing as a preparatory school student in Wyvern House.[1] From 1970 until his election to State parliament he was a grazier at Salisbury Downs, a property near Bigga.
Parliamentary career
Webster represented
Business career
He is a former Executive Director of the International Banks and Securities Association of Australia and is now a Director of
Community service
Between 1997 and 2004 he served a Chairman of the National Science & Technology Centre,
Honours and recognition
Webster was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours for "significant service to the people and Parliament of New South Wales, and to business".[7]
References
- ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863–1998 (Syd, 1999) pp 211
- ^ As a former MLC and Minister of the Crown he was granted retention of the title of Honourable for life:"Retentions". Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales. No. 74. 16 June 1995. p. 3252. Retrieved 15 October 2019 – via Trove.
- ^ "Modern Slavery Statement" (PDF). Endeavour Energy. 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ "The Hon. Robert James Webster, MP (1951– )". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ Robert Webster's ANZ Stadium letter has Baird ministers in tizz Retrieved 19 September 2017.
- ^ Newington College Council Retrieved 19 September 2017.
- ^ "The Honourable Robert James Webster". Australian Honours Search Facility. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
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