16 Facts About Rob Messenger

Robert Desmond Messenger was born on 26 October 1962 and is an Australian politician.

Rob Messenger was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland representing the Electoral district of Burnett.

Rob Messenger resigned from the Liberal Nationals in 2010 and became an Independent.

Rob Messenger lost his seat to the LNP at the 2012 election.

Rob Messenger succeeded in winning Burnett from the Labor candidate Trevor Strong, managing a swing of 4.3 per cent.

Rob Messenger was re-elected in 2006 with an additional swing of 4.7 per cent.

In 2005 Rob Messenger was approached by Toni Hoffman, an experienced surgical nurse, distressed about one of the surgeons at the Bundaberg Base Hospital where she worked.

Rob Messenger had previously consulted with hospital management with no success.

Rob Messenger first raised the matter in Parliament on 22 March 2005, for the protection of patients at the Bundaberg Base Hospital intensive care unit and the wellbeing of the medical staff.

On 8 February 2007 Rob Messenger was censured by the Queensland Parliament for a sarcastic comment made to the Premier over the scandal.

Rob Messenger denied that he had done anything wrong and called upon the LNP president Bruce McIvor to resign.

In June 2011, Rob Messenger indicated interest in joining the newly formed Katter's Australian Party if his policy demands were met, including a ban on Sharia law in Australia, and an increase in military numbers.

Rob Messenger lost his seat at the 2012 state election to his former party.

In May 2013, Rob Messenger joined the Palmer United Party and was announced as its first federal candidate, contesting the seat of Hinkler.

Rob Messenger was employed in Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie's office between 1 July 2014 and 3 May 2017 as her chief of staff.

Rob Messenger was terminated on 3 May 2017 for serious misconduct.