Robert Hill

Birthday: 1946-09-25

Place of Birth: Adelaide, South Australia

Biography: Robert Murray Hill (born 25 September 1946) is Chancellor of the University of Adelaide and a former Australian politician. Born in Adelaide, Hill studied at the University of Adelaide where he took degrees in Arts and Law, and later the University of London, where he gained a Masters degree in Law. Robert Hill was a barrister and solicitor before entering politics. He was Vice-President of the Liberal Party in South Australia 1977–79 and President 1985–87. Like many South Australian Liberals, Hill belonged to the liberal or moderate wing of the Liberal Party. He was also a member of the Liberal Party's Federal Executive 1985–87 and 1990–93.