Rob Pyne: Champion of the Underdog!
Rob Pyne: Champion of the Underdog's Bio:
Rob Pyne: Champion of the Underdog!
Born and raised in Edmonton, Rob Pyne worked in various jobs, until breaking his neck in an accident in 1991, becoming a quadriplegic.
Rob married his wife Jenny while in hospital. The pair returned to Bentley Park in Cairns when Rob decided to study, completing a BA in History and Politics followed by a Law Degree.
Rob worked at JCU from 2000 – 2007, resigning to campaign full-time for Council. He was elected as a Councillor to Cairns Regional Council in 2008 and Re-Elected in 2012.
At the 2015 state election he was elected to represent the electorate of Cairns in the State Parliament, where he served one term.
Rob’s academic and electoral achievements have been ‘firsts’ for a person with quadriplegia. In this respect he has broken down many barriers for people with a disability.
A man who could never be described as a ‘quitter’ in the game of life, Rob campaigned to represent his hometown of Edmonton and his beloved South Cairns at the 2020 Queensland local government elections and was elected as the Councillor for Division 2 on Cairns Regional Council.
Additional information
- Jenny and Rob have one child, Katherine.
- Rob is the author of ‘Struggle and Resistance in the Far North’ http://www.robpyne.com.au/
Name: Rob Pyne
Location: Cairns
Occupation: Organiser
Education: JCU and QUT
Country: Australia
Rob Pyne: Champion of the Underdog's Experience:
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Diusability Support Pension at Centrelink
January 2018 - December 2019 | CairnsDiusability Support Pensioner
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Member of Parliament at Queensland Parliament
March 2015 - December 2017 | CairnsMember for Cairns in Queensland Parliament
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Councillor at Cairns Regional Council
March 2008 - March 2015In March 2008 I was elected as a Councilor on Cairns Regional Council. I was re-elected in 2012.
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Regional Disability Liaison Officer at James Cook University
August 2000 - December 2007Assisting in the transition of people with a disability to study at TAFE and JCU.
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Conveyancing & Deceased Estates at Public Trustee of Queensland
March 1984 - February 1992Mainly the above para-legal duties (as well as trusts and will making).
Rob Pyne: Champion of the Underdog's Education:
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Queensland University of Technology
1997 – 2002Bachelor of Laws -
Queensland University of Technology
1997 – 2002Bachelor of Laws -
James Cook University
1993 – 1999BAConcentration: History and Politics -
James Cook University
1993 – 1999BAConcentration: History and Politics
Rob Pyne: Champion of the Underdog's Interests & Activities:
Former MP and Councillor, Rob Pyne is a Democratic Socialist who wants to help people survive and have a decent life.