Jim Robertson (politician) facts for kids
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James Murray Robertson was born on 16 February 1945. He is an Australian who used to be a politician.
Robertson was born in Renmark, South Australia. His parents were Murray and Anna Robertson. Later, he moved to the Northern Territory. On 13 April 1973, he married Mary Baskeyfield. They had one daughter, Hilary Jane, who was born in Alice Springs in 1976.
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Robertson's Time as a Politician
James Robertson was a member of the Country Liberal Party. He served in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1974 to 1986. This is like being a representative for a certain area.
Representing Different Areas
- From 1974 to 1983, he represented the area called Gillen.
- From 1983 to 1986, he represented the area called Araluen.
Attorney-General Role
During his time in politics, Robertson held an important job. He was the Attorney-General of the Northern Territory. This role is like the chief legal advisor for the government. He served in this position during the first government led by Chief Minister Ian Tuxworth.
| Years | Term | Electoral division | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–1977 | 1st | Gillen | Country Liberal Party | |
| 1977–1980 | 2nd | Gillen | Country Liberal Party | |
| 1980–1983 | 3rd | Gillen | Country Liberal Party | |
| 1983–1986 | 4th | Araluen | Country Liberal Party | |
Roles After Politics
After leaving the Legislative Assembly, James Robertson continued to serve in important roles.
Key Appointments
- He was the Chairman of the Northern Territory Grants Commission. This group helps decide how money is shared.
- He also served as the Chairman of the Northern Territory Planning Authority from 1989 to 1996. This group helps plan how the Northern Territory grows and develops.
- He was the Northern Territory's representative on the Centenary of Federation Advisory Committee.
- He was a member of the Constitutional Centenary Foundation.
- He was the Deputy Chairman of the NT Statehood Convention in 1998.
Centenary of Federation Committee
In February 1994, the Prime Minister of Australia, Paul Keating, chose Robertson for the Centenary of Federation Advisory Committee. This committee's job was to plan activities for the 100th birthday of Australia's federation in 2001. Federation is when the different Australian colonies came together to form one country.
Receiving the 'Honourable' Title
On 13 May 1997, Queen Elizabeth II approved a special title for James Robertson. He was granted the title 'Honourable' for the rest of his life. This is a special recognition given to people who have held important public offices.
