Rob Stokes

Rob Stokes is an urbanist fascinated by places and passionate about people. Currently serving as Chair of Faith Housing Australia and on the Australian Government Urban Policy Forum, Rob was the first-ever Minister for Public Spaces, and Australia's first-ever Minister for Active Transport. Rob also served as Minister for Planning, Education, Environment, Infrastructure, Roads and Transport, Cities and Heritage in a political career that spanned more than 15 years. A qualified lawyer, Rob has read sustainable urban development at Oxford and completed a PhD in Planning Law at Macquarie University.