Background
Cook, Robert Matthew was born on May 16, 1955 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Clive Leonard and Patricia Ann Cook.
Cook, Robert Matthew was born on May 16, 1955 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Clive Leonard and Patricia Ann Cook.
Bachelor of Laws, Queensland University of Technology, Australia, 1992.
Commissioned Australian Air Force, 1976, advanced through grades to wing Commander, retired, 1996. With air force Australian Department Defense, 1993—1995, legal officer, 1993—1995, assistant defense force advisory, 1995—1996. Solicitor Clayton Utz Law Firm, Canberra, Australia, 1997—2000, partner, since 2000.
Director welfare fund RAAF Welfare Recreational Trust, Canberra, 1999—2002. Head RAAF Legal Panel, 2000—2002.
Legal advisory Royal Society Prevention Cruelty to Animals, Canberra, since 1998. Member of Act Rowing Industrial Relations Society (vice president 2000-2002, team manager since 2002), Royal Canberra (Australia) Golf Club.
Married Jenny Maxine Cook, April 21, 1984. Children: Sarah Ann, Benjamin Nickolas, Emma Louise.