Bob Woods
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The Honourable Dr Bob Woods |
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| Member of the Australian Parliament for Lowe |
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In office 11 July 1987 – 13 March 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Michael Maher |
| Succeeded by | Mary Easson |
| Senator for New South Wales | |
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In office 8 March 1994 – 7 March 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Bronwyn Bishop |
| Succeeded by | Marise Payne |
| Personal details | |
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13 April 1947 London, England |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Occupation | Cancer specialist |
| Profession | Medical practitioner |
Robert Leslie "Bob" Woods (born 13 April 1947) is an Australian former politician. He was a Liberal Senator for the state of New South Wales in Australia between 1993 and 1997. Woods was previously a Member of the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Lowe between 1987 and 1993. Woods served as a Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Family Services between 1996 and 1997.
Born in London, England, he attended the University of London and then (having moved to Australia) the University of Sydney. He became a doctor and cancer specialist and then served as an Advisor to the Minister for Health, Dr Michael Wooldridge.
In 1987, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Lowe, defeating Labor MP Michael Maher. He held the seat until his defeat in 1993 by Labor's Mary Easson. The following year, however, he was appointed to the Australian Senate as a Senator for New South Wales following the resignation of Bronwyn Bishop, who was transferring to the House of Representatives. In 1996, when the Liberal/National Coalition won government, he was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Family Services.
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