Robert Armstrong (Australian politician)

Robert Henry Armstrong (born 1 October 1952) is an Australian politician. He was elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council on 3 May 2014 as the independent member for Huon, defeating high-profile Liberal opponent Peter Hodgman.[1] Prior to his election he served as mayor of Huon Valley Council for 13 years.[2][3] He was defeated in 2020 by Labor candidate Bastian Seidel.[4]

The Honourable Robert Armstrong MLC
Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council for Huon
In office 3 May 2014 – 1 August 2020
Preceded by	Paul Harriss
Succeeded by	Bastian Seidel
Personal details
Born	Robert Henry Armstrong 1 October 1952 Hobart
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Independent

References

1. http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/LC/armstrong/armstrong.htm
2. "Independent Robert Armstrong wins Tasmanian Upper House seat of Huon". Archived from the original on 5 May 2014.
3. "Robert Armstrong makes giant leap from Huon mayor to Legislative Councillor". The Mercury. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
4. "Final Results". Tasmanian Electoral Commission.