Derek Robertson (politician)

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Derek James Robertson was an Australian politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Bright for the Labor Party from 1985 to 1989. [1]

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References

  1. "Derek James Robertson". Former members of the Parliament of South Australia . Retrieved 9 December 2022.
South Australian House of Assembly
New seat Member for Bright
19851989
Succeeded by