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Rob Pyne
This Rob Pyne Archive encompasses records from the very beginning of his career to its final leg. Through these documents, visitors can clearly discern more about his work.
Visitors to the archive may also be surprised to learn about how much progress he made in spite of his status as a quadriplegic.
Rob Pyne Archive by Year
The various documents contained within this archive illuminate Rob’s views on public policy, his personal insights and further details his policies that sought to benefit those in need. By exploring these materials, a deeper understanding of this important figure can be obtained. Use this treasure trove of information to get an insider’s look into his ideas, initiatives and achievements.
Tragedy and Disability
1990
1996
Robert not one to live in anyone’s shadow
1997
2000
Creating a wheelchair friendly campus
2002
Rob Pyne Archive – University Years
2003
Disability No Bar to Uni Study
2004
From personal adversity to advocate for the disabled
2005
2007
Regional Disability Council Certificate of Appreciation
Cairns Regional Council (2008-2015)
2008
During the years 2008 to 2015 of the Rob Pyne archives material relates to Rob’s first term on Cairns Regional Council.
Rob Pyne Division 3 election advertisement
Cairns Regional Council Infighting
2009
Park Honours Indigenous Family
2010
2012
Connecting Lake Street to Airport Avenue
2013
CBD not the only Centre of Civic Activity
State Parliament
2015 – 2017
During this period of the Rob Pyne archive we look at Rob’s tumultuous term in Queensland Parliament as the Member for Cairns.
Public housing announced for Cairns
Warning on Climate Change and Climate Disasters
Cairns mental health facility to enhance transition
Campaign Against Local Government Corruption
Pyne Supports the Decriminalisation of Marijuana
Laws for child sexual abuse survivors (limitation periods) passed
Bid to end archaic Queensland abortion law
Cairns Regional Council (2020 – 2024)
This section of the Rob Pyne Archives includes Rob’s final term on Cairns Regional Council. In addition the links relate to the landmark defamation action by Greg Hallam and the Local Government association of Queensland (LGAQ)
Freedom of Speech Under Attack
Socialist councillor casts sole vote against AUKUS
Defamation litigation an abuse of power
Pyne has a jab at anti-vaxxers
Pyne at Centre of Defamation Case
Material from Rob Pyne Archives
Read Rob’s book: Struggle and Resistance in the Far North
Struggle and Resistance in the Far North, is a glimpse into Far North Queensland politics, history and culture. It is an account of the region’s hidden stories and some interesting local characters. Rob gives his account in concert with his own story. As a result, this work links the personal with the political in a unique way.