Matt Robson
Matt Robson | |
|---|---|
| 5th Minister of Corrections | |
| In office 10 December 1999 – 15 August 2002 | |
| Prime Minister | Helen Clark |
| Preceded by | Clem Simich |
| Succeeded by | Mark Gosche |
| 4th Minister for Courts | |
| In office 10 December 1999 – 15 August 2002 | |
| Prime Minister | Helen Clark |
| Preceded by | Georgina te Heuheu |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Wilson |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Progressive Party list | |
| In office 27 July 2002 – 17 September 2005 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Alliance list | |
| In office 12 October 1996 – 27 July 2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew Peter Robson 5 January 1950 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian New Zealander |
| Political party | Progressive (2002–2012) Alliance (1991–2002) Labour (before 1989) |
| Spouse | Petronella Townsend |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Matthew Peter Robson (born 5 January 1950) is an Australian-born New Zealand politician. He was deputy leader of the Progressive Party, and served in the Parliament from 1996 to 2005, first as a member of the Alliance, then as a Progressive.