Born 9th May 1962 in Melbourne, Robinson is the Mitcham member of the Australian Labor Party in the Legislative Assembly. As well as looking after the portfolio of Consumer Affairs he also manages the Gaming portfolio and holds the position as Assistant to the Premier on Veterans' Affairs! This busy guy is also married with two children and has been serving Victoria for over 10 years.
Having carried out his schooling first at St Leo’s Box Hill and then a Bachelor and Masters in Business Administration at Monash University. Robinson lists his interests as including Horse racing, fishing, home brewing and blood donor. What a nice guy?
Robinson describes his role as Minister for Consumer Affairs as being ‘Committed to protecting and promoting the interests of consumers, particularly those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged. I am also committed to helping make markets work better for consumers.’
One of Robinson’s larger contributions to the Fair Trading Act includes the introduction of 'Lemon Laws' for motor vehicles and other major purchases.
Any suggestions or queries about this portfolio? Contact him directly, that’s what they’re there for! tony.robinson@parliament.vic.gov.au
