Bob Such
Robert Bruce Such (2 June 1944 – 11 October 2014) was a South Australian politician. He was the member for the seat of Fisher in the South Australian House of Assembly from 1989 until his death in 2014. He defeated Labor MP Philip Tyler at the 1989 election and was a member of the Liberals until 2000 when he became an independent. Such was Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education, and Minister for Youth Affairs, in the Brown Liberal government from 1993 to 1996. He served as Speaker of the South Australian House of Assembly for the Rann Labor government from 2005 to 2006. Such was joint Father of the House with Michael Atkinson from 2012.
The Honourable Doctor Bob Such | |
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| Speaker of the South Australian House of Assembly | |
| In office 4 April 2005 – 26 March 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Jack Snelling |
| Member of the House of Assembly for Fisher | |
| In office 25 November 1989 – 11 October 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Tyler |
| Succeeded by | Nat Cook |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Bruce Such 22 June 1944 Hawthorndene, South Australia |
| Died | 11 October 2014 (aged 70) Daw Park, South Australia |
| Political party | Independent Liberal (2000–2014) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party (1989–2000) |
| Alma mater | Flinders University |
| Occupation | Teacher |
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