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Anthony John Roberts (born 19 April 1970[1]) is an Australian politician. Roberts is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Lane Cove for the Liberal Party since 2003.[1] He is the longest-serving Member of the Legislative Assembly and so holds the honorary title of "Father of the House."

Key Information

He was a senior minister in the O'Farrell, Baird, Berejiklian and Perrottet governments, serving in various portfolios including Planning, Resources and Energy. Following the Coalition's loss at the 2023 election, Roberts contested the Liberal leadership. He lost to Mark Speakman and returned to the backbench.

Before entering politics, Roberts was a director of the public relations firm Flagship Communications.[2]

Early life

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Roberts was elected to Lane Cove Council and was a councillor between 1995 and 2003, including a term as deputy mayor and two terms as mayor, between 1999 and 2000 and between 2001 and 2002.[1]

Political adviser

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Between 1992 and 1996, Roberts was employed as an adviser to the Hon Dr Brian Pezzutti MP,[1] and between 1996 and 2003, Roberts was employed as an electorate officer to then-prime minister, John Howard.[1][3] In the book Jonestown: The Power and the Myth of Alan Jones, journalist Chris Masters claimed that Roberts was employed to act as a liaison between the office and Sydney radio broadcaster Alan Jones.[4] Australian online political magazine Crikey.com gave Roberts the title, "Minister for Alan Jones".[5][6]

Orange Grove accusations

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After Roberts was elected to parliament in 2003, Flagship Communications acted on behalf of owners of the Orange Grove site.[7] Then NSW Premier Bob Carr claimed in 2004 that, "there appeared to be a warm relationship between Gazcorp and Mr Roberts, evidenced by a stream of faxes and emails giving the Liberal MP questions to ask of the Labor Party about the factory outlet".[8] On 14 September 2004, Roberts said in Parliament that he had ceased being a director of Flagship Communications prior to being elected to Parliament and had never received any payment from Flagship Communications.[9]

Political career

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Roberts left Howard's office when he was elected as the Member for Lane Cove in 2003, following the retirement of Kerry Chikarovski.[1] Roberts was re-elected in 2007, increasing his margin from 3.2 points to 12.4 points.

In May 2008, Roberts was appointed to the Shadow ministry of Barry O'Farrell as Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and Juvenile Justice. In December 2008, was moved from these portfolios and was subsequently appointed Shadow Minister for the Arts, Citizenship and Volunteering.[1]

On 24 April 2010 Roberts was unanimously endorsed by the Liberal Party to contest the 2011 state election. He was re-elected to Lane Cove with a swing of 13.4 points and won the seat with 77.3 per cent of the two-party vote.[10] His main opponent was Mario Tsang, representing Labor. Roberts voted against legalising abortion in 2019 in NSW https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-15/two-charged-over-threatening-phone-calls-to-mps/11416430

Minister (2011-2023)

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On 3 April 2011, subsequent to the state election, Roberts was appointed as the Minister for Fair Trading in the O'Farrell government.[1] Following the resignation of Chris Hartcher from cabinet on 4 December 2013, Roberts was appointed Minister for Resources and Energy and Special Minister of State. Stuart Ayres was appointed to succeed Roberts in his Fair Trading portfolio.[11] Following the resignation of Barry O'Farrell as Premier,[12] and the subsequent ministerial reshuffle by Mike Baird, the new Liberal Leader,[13] in April 2014, Roberts assumed the role of Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly, in addition to his Ministerial responsibilities.[1][14] Following the 2015 state election, Roberts was sworn in as the Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy, and retained his role as Leader of the House. In this role, Roberts was tasked with the creation of 150,000 jobs in NSW over four years,[citation needed] promoting industry development in NSW and leading the newly created Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development.

Following the resignation of Mike Baird as Premier,[15] Gladys Berejiklian was elected as Liberal leader and sworn in as Premier.[16][17][18] The Berejiklian ministry was subsequently formed with Roberts sworn in as the Minister for Planning, the Minister for Housing, and the Special Minister of State with effect from 30 January 2017.[19] He retained his responsibilities as the Leader of the House. In the second Berejiklian ministry, Roberts served as the Minister for Counter Terrorism and Corrections, from April 2019 through to the second rearrangement of the Perrottet ministry in December 2021. He was subsequently sworn in as the Minister for Planning and the Minister for Homes.[20]

He was Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes in the Perrottet ministry from December 2021 until March 2023 when the Perrottet government was defeated at the 2023 New South Wales state election.[20]

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Anthony John Roberts (born 19 April 1970) is an Australian politician who has represented the electorate of in the as a member of the Liberal Party since 2003. He is the longest-serving member of the current parliament, earning the honorary title of . Roberts began his political career as a on Lane Cove Council, where he served for eight years and became the youngest mayor in the area's history. Elected to state parliament in 2003, he advanced to senior ministerial roles following the Liberal-National coalition's victory in 2011, holding portfolios including Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Resources and Energy, Minister for Planning and Housing, and Minister for Counter-Terrorism. His tenure has focused on local , , and community safety in the Lane Cove electorate, while navigating challenges such as undeclared interests in developer-related activities that drew scrutiny in 2014 and 2019. In 2023, Roberts contested the Liberal Party leadership amid internal factional tensions, and as of 2025, he has announced his intention to recontest his seat in the 2027 election.

Early life and education

Upbringing and family

Roberts relocated to the electorate in Sydney's north shore as a 12-year-old schoolboy, attending St Ignatius' College, Riverview for his secondary education. He has since resided, studied, and worked continuously in the area, establishing deep local ties that informed his early involvement in community and political activities. Limited public records detail Roberts' parental background or siblings, with no verifiable information on his immediate family during childhood available from official parliamentary profiles or personal statements. His upbringing emphasized local immersion following the move, aligning with his subsequent roles in municipal governance.

Formal education and early career

Roberts completed his at St Ignatius' College, Riverview. He then attended the , where he earned a and served as president of the UTS Union. Subsequently, he obtained a in Organisational Communication from . After university, Roberts worked at from 1989 to 1991. He joined the Australian Army Reserve, rising to the rank of , and participated in peacekeeping operations in Bougainville, . Additionally, he served as a volunteer with the (SES) and held public service positions at both state and federal government levels prior to his entry into local politics. From 1992 to 1996, he acted as an advisor to Member of the Dr. Brian Pezzutti.

Local government career

Lane Cove Council service

Anthony Roberts was elected to Council in 1995 at the age of 25, making him the youngest in the municipality's history. He served continuously as a from 1995 until 2003, completing two terms during this period. Throughout his tenure, Roberts balanced his council duties with concurrent roles as a public servant at state and federal levels. Roberts advanced to leadership positions on the , serving as from 1998 to 1999. He was subsequently elected , holding the office for nonconsecutive one-year terms from September 1999 to September 2000 and from 2001 to 2002; these stints also positioned him as the youngest mayor in Lane Cove's history. In total, his mayoral service spanned two years amid an eight-year councillor career focused on local governance in the Sydney North Shore suburb.

Entry into state politics

Political advising and business interests

Prior to entering state parliament, Roberts worked at the international and consulting firm Price Waterhouse from 1989 to 1991. From 1992 to 1996, he served as an advisor to member Brian Pezzutti, a Liberal Party politician and former naval officer. Between 1996 and 2003, Roberts acted as a senior advisor to , focusing on federal policy matters during Howard's first and second terms in office. This role involved supporting the Prime Minister's office amid key legislative agendas, including economic reforms and initiatives post-1996 election. No indicate significant ongoing private business ventures during his advising periods, with his career trajectory emphasizing political consultancy over commercial enterprises.

2003 election and initial parliamentary role

Roberts was selected as the Liberal Party candidate for the safe seat of ahead of the 22 March 2003 New South Wales state election, leveraging his prior service as mayor of Council, where he had held office for two terms. In the election, held amid Labor's re-election under Premier , Roberts secured victory with 18,302 primary votes (50.2% two-party-preferred), defeating Labor's Gabrielle O'Donnell, who received 12,894 primary votes. His win retained the traditionally Liberal electorate, which had been held by the party since 1978, despite the statewide Labor majority. Entering parliament as a first-term opposition backbencher, Roberts focused on constituency representation and critiquing the Carr government's policies, particularly on local governance and urban planning issues affecting Lane Cove. In his inaugural speech on 29 April 2003, he pledged to uphold Liberal principles of freedom, security, community, opportunity, and respect, while committing to deliver a Liberal-National government by the 2007 election under Opposition Leader John Brogden. Roberts emphasized preserving Lane Cove's community vibrancy, opposing forced council amalgamations, and nurturing local youth programs, drawing on his experience as a former advisor to Prime Minister John Howard from 1996 to 2003. During his initial years in opposition (2003–2011), Roberts remained on the backbench without immediate shadow ministerial responsibilities, prioritizing electorate service and renewal efforts amid internal Liberal challenges following Brogden's resignation in 2005. He contributed to parliamentary debates on and , reflecting his pre-parliamentary advisory background, though no formal committee assignments were noted in early records.

Parliamentary career

Opposition period (2003–2011)

Roberts entered the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the Liberal member for Lane Cove following the 22 March 2003 state election, securing the seat previously held by independent John Gillard with a primary vote of 48.6% and a two-party-preferred margin of 10.8%. During the initial phase of his parliamentary tenure from 2003 to mid-2008, amid the Labor government's majority under Premier Bob Carr and later Morris Iemma, Roberts primarily functioned as a backbench opposition member, focusing on constituency matters in the affluent north shore electorate while contributing to party policy development without formal shadow portfolio responsibilities. In May 2008, following Barry O'Farrell's consolidation as Liberal leader, Roberts was elevated to the shadow ministry as Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and Shadow Minister for Juvenile Justice, roles that positioned him to scrutinize the government's handling of bushfire response, policing reforms, and youth detention policies amid ongoing critiques of Labor's community safety record. By December 2008, he was reshuffled to Shadow Minister for , Shadow Minister for , and Shadow Minister for , reflecting the opposition's emphasis on multicultural integration, engagement, and cultural funding amid fiscal constraints imposed by the incumbent administration. These portfolios involved advocating for streamlined citizenship processes, enhanced support for volunteer organizations, and opposition to perceived inefficiencies in grants, aligning with broader Liberal critiques of bureaucratic overreach. Roberts retained these shadow responsibilities through the lead-up to the 2011 election, during which the capitalized on public dissatisfaction with Labor's , including infrastructure delays and fiscal mismanagement, culminating in a that elevated Roberts to ministerial office. Throughout the opposition period, his contributions emphasized practical policy alternatives grounded in experience, though specific legislative interventions were limited by the opposition's minority status.

Ministerial roles (2011–2023)

Following the Liberal-National Coalition's election victory on 26 March 2011, Anthony Roberts was sworn in as Minister for Fair Trading in Premier Barry O'Farrell's ministry on 3 April 2011, a position he held until 9 December 2013. Roberts was subsequently appointed Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy on 10 December 2013 in Premier Mike Baird's ministry, overseeing policies related to industrial development, , and energy supply until 30 January 2017. In Premier Gladys Berejiklian's first ministry, formed on 30 January 2017, Roberts took on the roles of Minister for Planning and Minister for Housing, responsibilities that included urban development approvals and social housing initiatives, continuing until 2 April 2019. From 2 April 2019, amid a cabinet reshuffle in Berejiklian's second ministry, Roberts served as Minister for Counter Terrorism and Corrections until 5 October 2021, managing prison system reforms and security measures during the transition to Premier Dominic Perrottet's leadership. Roberts returned to executive government on 21 December 2021 in Perrottet's second ministry as Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes, positions he maintained through the 2023 state election campaign until the Coalition's defeat on 28 March 2023.
PortfolioStart DateEnd Date
Minister for Fair Trading3 April 20119 December 2013
Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy10 December 201330 January 2017
Minister for Planning30 January 20172 April 2019
Minister for Housing30 January 20172 April 2019
Minister for Counter Terrorism and Corrections2 April 20195 October 2021
Minister for Planning21 December 202128 March 2023
Minister for Homes21 December 202128 March 2023

Shadow ministry and post-2023 activities

Following the Coalition's defeat in the 2023 New South Wales state election on 25 March 2023, Roberts contested the Liberal Party leadership but lost to , who was elected on 20 April 2023 with 22 votes to Roberts's 13. Roberts declined Speakman's subsequent offer of a position in the shadow ministry, announced on 7 May 2023, stating that after 20 years as a —including seven ministerial roles—he wished to spend more time with his family and focus on his electorate. He has since served on the backbench as the member for . As a leading conservative within the NSW Liberal Party, Roberts has engaged in internal factional dynamics, including public criticism of the party's administrative handling of candidate nominations and state conference matters. In June 2025, he described aspects of the NSW Liberals' operations as requiring reform, contributing to ongoing debates over the party's direction amid federal intervention. In August 2024, amid fallout from the party's failure to nominate 140 local council candidates, Roberts denied accusations from radio host of leaking against Speakman's moderate leadership, emphasizing his commitment to party unity despite factional tensions. Roberts continues to represent in the , issuing statements on policy issues such as planning reforms and housing development, drawing on his prior ministerial experience.

Controversies

Orange Grove rezoning allegations

In , as a Liberal opposition MP, Anthony Roberts advocated for legislation to rezone the Orange Grove Road site in for a designer outlets centre proposed by Gazcorp, owned by the Gazal family, arguing it would create approximately 1,000 jobs and enhance despite opposition from rival retailer Westfield. The bill was defeated on party lines under the Labor government, amid a 2004 parliamentary inquiry into the site's approval process that uncovered allegations of improper practices, including linked rezonings with nearby Cross Roads and concerns over favoritism toward Gazcorp. Roberts, who had prior business ties to firms connected to Liberal networks, positioned himself as a vocal supporter of the project, criticizing delays under Labor as hindering . The allegations intensified during the 2014 ICAC Operation Spicer inquiry into Liberal Party fundraising, which examined over $400,000 in undeclared donations funneled through entities like Eight By Five, including contributions from the Gazal family linked to their shopping centre interests. Roberts faced scrutiny for a 2007 family holiday on the Gazals' luxury Octavia at Hamilton Island, which he initially omitted from his parliamentary pecuniary interests register but later declared after ICAC questioning; he described the trip positively and inquired about making it annual, though no direct payments or bribes were attributed to him. Critics, including during the inquiry, highlighted Roberts' longstanding friendship with the Gazals and his role in earlier advocacy as raising questions of , particularly as the approved the rezoning in January 2014 following Council's application. ICAC's final report on Operation Spicer in 2015 did not make adverse corruption findings against Roberts, focusing instead on systemic issues in party fundraising and conduct by figures like Chris Hartcher, whose staffer received alleged payments tied to Gazcorp lobbying. Roberts maintained his support for the project stemmed from its economic merits, denying any impropriety, and the outlets centre subsequently reopened, contributing to local retail without further substantiated claims of personal benefit. The episode underscored broader concerns over developer-political ties in NSW planning, but lacked evidence of Roberts engaging in corrupt conduct per ICAC standards.

Undeclared interests and ICAC scrutiny

In April 2014, during the Independent Commission Against Corruption's (ICAC) Operation Spicer inquiry into undeclared political donations and slush funds within the , evidence emerged that Anthony Roberts had failed to declare a 2007 luxury holiday in the Whitsundays funded by property developer Nathan Mohammed of Gazcorp. The trip occurred aboard the Gazal family's 82-foot Octavia, with Roberts attending alongside then-opposition colleagues Chris Hartcher and their families; Roberts reportedly described the experience in emails as causing "euphoria" and expressed interest in making it an annual event. This gift was not recorded in the Parliament's register of pecuniary interests, as required under disclosure rules for parliamentarians to report benefits exceeding certain thresholds. The non-disclosure drew immediate political scrutiny, with Labor opposition figures demanding Roberts' as Minister for Resources and Energy, arguing it undermined amid broader ICAC revelations of $400,000 in hidden donations funneled through entities like EightByFive—a company linked to Hartcher and allegedly used by Gazcorp to channel $137,000 for political influence. Gazcorp denied any intent, framing the payments as legitimate, while Roberts maintained the invitation was a standard pre-election courtesy and that he had unintentionally overlooked the declaration due to its timing before stricter rules. ICAC's inquiry focused primarily on Hartcher and donation networks rather than Roberts personally, and no findings of corrupt conduct were made against him; however, the episode highlighted gaps in parliamentary disclosure compliance. Further concerns surfaced in March 2019 when, as Minister for Planning, Roberts was named in planning agreement documents involving Gazcorp for a development project, prompting conflict-of-interest allegations given the prior undeclared . Critics, including opposition MPs, questioned whether the 2007 relationship influenced approvals, though Roberts' office stated he had recused himself from direct decision-making on Gazcorp matters and adhered to protocols. No formal ICAC investigation into this specific instance was initiated, and Roberts continued in his roles without adverse commission rulings.

Policy contributions and views

Key reforms in planning, energy, and resources

As Minister for Planning from January 2017 to April 2019 and again in early 2022 roles, Anthony Roberts prioritized streamlining development processes by revoking prescriptive environmental guidelines introduced by his predecessor, . On 14 March 2022, he discontinued the nine ministerial planning principles, which had mandated considerations like urban heat mitigation, flood resilience, and tree canopy expansion in assessments; Roberts argued this reduced "policy on policy" burdens on applicants and councils, allowing greater flexibility while retaining core statutory requirements. Industry groups welcomed the move as cutting that delayed projects, though environmental advocates criticized it as weakening mandates. In April 2022, Roberts scrapped the draft and Place State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), which sought net-zero carbon emissions for new commercial from day one, enhanced energy efficiency in apartments, and broader climate-resilient standards; he cited insufficient consultation and potential cost increases for housing as reasons, while preserving a narrower rule requiring new homes and renovations exceeding $50,000 to achieve basic benchmarks under the Building Sustainability Index. This decision aligned with developer feedback on affordability but drew accusations from planning bodies of prioritizing short-term construction speed over long-term environmental outcomes. During his tenure as Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy from April 2015 to January 2017, Roberts advanced the NSW Action Plan, which aimed to integrate more renewables into the grid at minimal cost to consumers, including support for reforming the federal Target (RET) to balance incentives with market stability. He oversaw updated guidelines for assessing large-scale solar projects to accelerate approvals and foster investment, contributing to expanded rooftop and utility-scale solar capacity in the state. Priorities included developing an Advanced Energy Strategy for affordable, reliable supply amid transition to lower emissions, emphasizing policy clarity for investors to avoid supply disruptions. In resources, Roberts led initiatives under the new Industry and Resources portfolio to create 150,000 jobs over four years through targeted promotion of and extractive industries, including streamlined regulatory pathways for critical minerals amid global growth. He supported restrictive coal seam gas (CSG) reforms enacted in 2014–2015, imposing buffer zones and protections to address concerns, though these were projected to limit new projects and impact local markets. These efforts focused on economic viability, with government submissions stressing least-cost transitions without compromising baseload reliability.

Broader ideological positions and critiques

Anthony Roberts identifies with the conservative faction of the , promoting classical liberal principles centered on individual freedom, economic opportunity, community security, and respect for enterprise. As a proponent of resource development, he has consistently supported the sector, highlighting its economic contributions; in 2014, as Minister for Resources and Energy, he noted that mining sustains over 12,000 direct jobs and nearly 60,000 indirect jobs in the , underpinning 22.6% of local employment. In 2017, he defended bringing a lump of into parliament to advocate for the Bylong Valley mine and backed enabling the mine near , despite court blocks over Sydney catchment pollution risks, arguing for water treatment infrastructure to mitigate impacts. Roberts has expressed skepticism toward rapid decarbonization mandates, positioning himself against what he views as ideologically driven opposition to fuels; in , he labeled Greens critics of as "nut jobs" and urged media accountability for their claims. His planning reforms as Minister from 2021 emphasized deregulation to boost housing supply, including revoking a 2020 directive requiring councils to assess flood, bushfire, and climate risks in development approvals, which he argued imposed excessive red tape on builders. He also abandoned the design-and-place State Environmental Planning Policy, intended to integrate into , delivering the announcement in a closed-door 2022 speech to the Urban Taskforce that prioritized developer feedback over public environmental benchmarks. Critiques of Roberts' positions often emanate from environmental advocates and progressive commentators, who contend his pro-industry stance exacerbates vulnerabilities; the Total Environment Centre dubbed him the "Killer Heat Minister" in 2022 for scrapping policies mandating tree canopies and heat-mitigation in , asserting this favors short-term development gains over long-term resilience to . Such decisions, including support for extensions amid independent reviews, have drawn accusations of prioritizing economic interests in fossil-dependent regions over broader emissions reductions, with opponents citing judicial rejections like the Rocky Hill mine denial on grounds as of unsustainable approvals. Within the Liberal Party, moderates have faulted the conservative emphasis Roberts represents for alienating metropolitan voters post-2023 election loss, arguing it veers too far from balanced toward unyielding pro-development advocacy, potentially undermining electoral viability in urban seats.

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