Robert Dwyer MP

Robert believes in the strength of community and the importance of family.

As General Manager of the Laurieton United Services Club for 23 years, Robert worked with a dedicated team to support almost 90 local community groups which showed him the power of connection and collaboration in building a vibrant community.


Robert and his wife Kate were married in 2000 and have raised three children.


Through work, sport and volunteering, together they have deeply woven into the fabric of this region.


Robert continues to be involved with many local charities and is an active member of the hockey, surf lifesaving and Rotary communities.

The Role of a Member

An MP is Member of the Legislative Assembly (Lower House). Each MP represents one of New South Wales’ 93 electoral districts (electorates) in Parliament.

In their electorate, MPs:

• receive requests for assistance and information from local people (for example, housing, transport, environment, taxes, etc.). They try to solve these problems or refer them to Ministers or other authorities;

• meet with local organisations, businesses, media and government departments and find out their needs;

• make representations to Ministers on behalf of local organisations and individuals;

• support provision of local services and facilities from government funds;

• be involved in local functions and meetings, and support local organisations and events;

• attend party branch/local supporters meetings.

In Parliament, all Members:

• form part of Government, Opposition or Independents (or ‘Cross Bench’);

• attend sittings of Parliament;

• consider proposed legislation (they may also propose Private Members’ Bills);

• participate in debating and voting;

• participate in Parliamentary committees;

• network with other Members, media, community groups;

• raise issues in Parliament on behalf of constituents through such means as:

• questions during Question Time

• making Private Members’ statements

• presenting petitions;

• may have additional responsibilities such as a Minister or holder of parliamentary or party office (for example Speaker, Whip);

• participate in party meetings, party organisation and decision-making.