Rob Pyne: Cairns Division 3

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Statement: I am certainly a local, being born in Gordonvale and raised in Edmonton.
I worked in various professions after leaving school, including the Public Trustee, where I worked until breaking my neck in an accident in 1991, becoming a quadriplegic.

I then decided to study so I could re-enter the work force, completing a BA in History and Politics at JCU and a Law Degree at QUT.

Affiliation: Independent.

I gained employment at JCU in 2000 where I worked for 7 years, resigning recently to campaign full-time for Council and hopefully to work full-time as the Division 3 councillor.

I have also volunteered for several community bodies, including:

- President of JCU Cairns Student Assoc;

- Director of the Australian Quadriplegic Association;

- Bentley Park P & C; and

- Forest Gardens Neighbourhood Watch.

My passions include stopping hillside development and improving our footpaths and bikeways.

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