Bob Collins (politician)
Robert Lindsay Collins AO (8 February 1946 – 21 September 2007) was a Labor Party member of the Australian Senate from July 1987 to March 1998, representing the Northern Territory. Prior to entering the Senate, Collins was a member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1977 to 1987, and Leader of the Territory Opposition from 1981 to 1986. He was the first Northern Territorian to become a federal minister. He killed himself after being charged with child sex offences.
Bob Collins | |
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Collins in 1981 | |
| Senator for the Northern Territory | |
| In office 11 July 1987 – 30 March 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Robertson |
| Succeeded by | Trish Crossin |
| Leader of the Opposition of the Northern Territory | |
| In office 2 November 1981 – 19 August 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Jon Isaacs |
| Succeeded by | Terry Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Lindsay Collins 8 February 1946 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 21 September 2007 (aged 61) Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Rosemary Collins |
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