Background
Collins, Bob was born on February 9, 1946 in Newcastle, Australia.
Australian government official
Collins, Bob was born on February 9, 1946 in Newcastle, Australia.
Cattle farmer, until 1965; expert officer, Northern Territory Department of Agriculture, 1965-1970; market gardener, 1970-1973; technical officer, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Division Wildlife and Research, 1974-1977; member, Northern Territory Legislation Assembly, 1977-1987; leader of the opposition, Northern Territory Legislation Assembly, 1981-1986; leader Parliamentary Labor Party, Northern Territory Legislation Assembly, 1981-1986; elected member, Senate Northern Territory, 1987-1990; minister shipping, Senate Northern Territory, 1990; minister shipping and aviation support, Senate Northern Territory, 1990-1992; minister assisting the prime minister for Northern Australia, Senate Northern Territory, 1990-1992; minister transport and committee, Senate Northern Territory, since 1992; appointed minister of primary industries and energy, Senate Northern Territory.
Married.