Bob Charles (politician)

Bob Charles (politician)

Robert Edwin "Bob" Charles (born 24 July 1936), Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives from March 1990 to October 2004, representing the Division of La Trobe, Victoria.

He was born in Covington, Kentucky, United States, and was educated at Purdue University. He was an engineer before entering politics. He was a foreman, supervisor, International Marketing Manager and Managing Director of an instrument company and Chairman and Managing Director of a construction company. He moved to Australia in 1969, became a citizen of Australia in 1974, and was first elected to the La Trobe seat in 1990.

Charles was a member of the Opposition Shadow Ministry 1994-96. He retired at the 2004 election.

In 2005, Bob was appointed Australian Consulate-General - Chicago.

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