Member for McEwen
Rob lives near Broadford with his, partner Lisa and daughter Rachael, and has spent most of his adult life living in McEwen. He says he chose to live here for the quality of lifestyle it offers .
Rob has an extensive background in both industry and government. After nearly 20 years in the transport industry he became the first Labor member elected to the Victorian Legislative Council seat of Central Highlands in 2002. In 2006, the seat was abolished and in 2007, Rob stood as Labor's candidate for McEwen. Rob was narrowly defeated by just 31 votes in that election.
Rob stood again for McEwen in 2010 as Labor's candidate because he is committed to providing a strong voice for the local community in Julia Gillard's Government
Ever since he worked as an RACV mechanic helping drivers on Victorian roads, Rob Mitchell has played a hands-on role in our community. As a founding member of Australia’s first Community Emergency Response Team in Craigieburn, he has always given his time to his community.
Rob has devoted himself to helping the many families affected by the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 that devastated many local communities in the McEwen electorate.
As a local Rob understands the need to have a secure job, a safe community and access to better services is a high priority for McEwen residents.
He takes the view that his job is to improve people's lives in whatever way he can, whether that is delivering police stations across McEwen , the natural gas extension to Whittlesea or clear TV reception to Broadford and the surrounding communities.
He believes the government's job is to make our communities stronger, more resilient and well placed for the future.
Rob has said the key to this is listening to and understanding the community. He then invests time and energy to deliver what is needed. Since his election in 2010 Rob has fought for and secured funding to ensure that all Labor’s promises to the McEwen electorate have been delivered.
Rob has an extensive background in both industry and government. After nearly 20 years in the transport industry he became the first Labor member elected to the Victorian Legislative Council seat of Central Highlands in 2002. In 2006, the seat was abolished and in 2007, Rob stood as Labor's candidate for McEwen. Rob was narrowly defeated by just 31 votes in that election.
Rob stood again for McEwen in 2010 as Labor's candidate because he is committed to providing a strong voice for the local community in Julia Gillard's Government
Ever since he worked as an RACV mechanic helping drivers on Victorian roads, Rob Mitchell has played a hands-on role in our community. As a founding member of Australia’s first Community Emergency Response Team in Craigieburn, he has always given his time to his community.
Rob has devoted himself to helping the many families affected by the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 that devastated many local communities in the McEwen electorate.
As a local Rob understands the need to have a secure job, a safe community and access to better services is a high priority for McEwen residents.
He takes the view that his job is to improve people's lives in whatever way he can, whether that is delivering police stations across McEwen , the natural gas extension to Whittlesea or clear TV reception to Broadford and the surrounding communities.
He believes the government's job is to make our communities stronger, more resilient and well placed for the future.
Rob has said the key to this is listening to and understanding the community. He then invests time and energy to deliver what is needed. Since his election in 2010 Rob has fought for and secured funding to ensure that all Labor’s promises to the McEwen electorate have been delivered.
"The Gillard Government's delivered a lot to the families in McEwen and we know there is more to be done. I will keep striving to make our community an even better place to live.”