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 | (1968-01-07) 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.23 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
References
- "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.
- 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.