Robin Scott | |
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Deputy Leader of Pauline Hanson's One Nation in Western Australia | |
Assumed office 9 January 2017 | |
Leader | Colin Tincknell |
Preceded by | Peter Georgiou |
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for Mining and Pastoral Region | |
In office 22 May 2017 –21 May 2021 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Robin David Scott 21 March 1953 Wishaw,Scotland,UK |
Political party | Pauline Hanson's One Nation |
Residence(s) | Kalgoorlie,Western Australia,Australia |
Occupation | Electrical contractor (self-employed) |
Profession | Tradesman;Politician |
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