Rob Fairs is probably better known as beloved multimedia personality “Fairsy” - a public voice of the Northern Tasmanian community for 35 years.
And yet it’s his work behind the scenes that has impacted the lives of thousands of Tasmanians.
With a heart as big as Tasmania, Rob volunteered when asked by F1 legend Mark Webber to establish an help manage his Mark Webber Challenges, which subsequently raised $1.5 million for Tasmanian and national charities.
As a 15-year Ambassador for the national charity assisting at-risk Tasmanian youth, White Lion, Fairsy stepped up when they pulled out of the state and established his volunteer-run charity, The Rob Fairs Foundation.
It has so far raised more than $140,000 and is transforming the lives of 21 young Northern Tasmanians, with operations now expanding into Hobart and the South.
Rob also owns and operates a very successful small business, Fairsy Consultancy Pty Ltd, a sports management, marketing and promotions company.
He lives, works and breathes Northern Tasmania with Jo, his wife of 27 years, and believes now is the time to step-up even further on behalf of all Tasmanians as a Liberal candidate for Bass.
Fairsy is passionate about a strong economy and responsible majority Liberal government providing the best pathways for all Tasmanians to achieve their goals and aspirations, while maintaining the financial capacity for first-class government services and assistance to those most in need.