Robert Ray (Australian politician)
Robert Ray | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Defence | |
| In office 4 April 1990 – 11 March 1996 | |
| Prime Minister | Bob Hawke Paul Keating |
| Preceded by | Kim Beazley |
| Succeeded by | Ian McLachlan |
| Minister for Immigration | |
| In office 2 September 1988 – 4 April 1990 | |
| Prime Minister | Bob Hawke |
| Preceded by | Clyde Holding |
| Succeeded by | Gerry Hand |
| Minister for Home Affairs | |
| In office 24 July 1987 – 2 September 1988 | |
| Prime Minister | Bob Hawke |
| Preceded by | Barry Cohen |
| Succeeded by | Bob Debus |
| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 1 July 1981 – 5 May 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jean Melzer |
| Succeeded by | Jacinta Collins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 April 1947 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Robert Francis Ray (born 8 April 1947) is an Australian former politician who was a Labor Party senator from 1981 to 2008, representing the state of Victoria.