Robyn Mary McSweeney (born 9 October 1957) is an Australian politician. She was a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Council from 2001 to 2017, representing the region of South West.
Robyn McSweeney | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women's Interests; Youth | |
| In office 14 December 2010 – 21 March 2013 | |
| Minister for Women's Interests | |
| In office 9 February 2009 – 14 December 2010 | |
| Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering | |
| In office 23 September 2008 – 14 December 2010 | |
| Member of the Western Australian Parliament for South West | |
| In office 10 February 2001 – 21 May 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 October 1957 Bridgetown, Western Australia |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Michael |
| Children | Four |
McSweeney was born in Bridgetown, Western Australia. She was educated at Bridgetown and Manjimup high schools, and divides her time between living in Bridgetown and living in Perth. McSweeney was the Minister for Child Protection, Community Services, and Seniors and Volunteering, having held these portfolios as shadow minister prior to the Coalition's election in 2008.[1]