Robert Molhoek (born 6 October 1959) is an Australian Liberal National politician who is a member of the

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for

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, having defeated Peter Lawlor at the 2012 state election. He was appointed Assistant Minister for Child Safety on 3 April 2012, and served in this capacity until 20 February 2013 when he was appointed Assistant Minister for Planning Reform. Following the defeat of the

Newman Government Campbell Newman led the Liberal National Party of Queensland to its first victory at the 2012 state election. His interim Ministry of three members was sworn in on 26 March 2012, pending his determination of the make-up of his full Ministry. His ...

at the 2015 state election, Molhoek served as Shadow Minister for Housing and Public Works from 20 February 2015 to 10 May 2016. He also served as Opposition Whip from 15 December 2017 to 15 November 2020. He currently serves as a member of the Health and Environment Committee.

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1959 births Living people Liberal National Party of Queensland politicians Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly Queensland local councillors People from the Gold Coast, Queensland 21st-century Australian politicians {{Australia-politician-stub