Bob Carr Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Wife, Children, Nationality

Robert John Carr is an Australian retired politician and journalist who served as the 39th Premier of New South Wales from 1995 to 2005.

He was the leader of the New South Wales branch of the Australian Labor Party during his time as Premier.

After his tenure as Premier, Carr entered federal politics and served as a New South Wales senator. He later served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2012 to 2013.

Profile

• Full Name: Robert John Carr
• Stage Name: Bob Carr
• Born: September 28, 1947
• Age: 76 years old
• Birthplace: Matraville, New South Wales, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Occupation: Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: Edward Carr ,Phyllis Carr
• Siblings: Greg Carr
• Spouse: Helena Carr (m. 1973–2023)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life And Education

Robert John Carr was born on September 28, 1947, in Matraville, New South Wales, Australia. He was born and raised by his parents, Edward Carr and Phyllis Carr, and grew up alongside his sibling, Greg Carr.

Carr completed his tertiary education at the University of New South Wales, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History. His ethnicity is Australian, though his specific religious affiliation is unknown.

Career

Robert “Bob” Carr began his professional career as a journalist for ABC Radio’s current affairs programs from 1969 to 1971 and as a reporter on industrial relations and politics for The Bulletin magazine from 1978 to 1983. He also served as an education officer for the Labor Council of New South Wales from 1972 to 1978.

Carr entered political office in 1983, winning a by-election to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the Labor member for Maroubra.

He would have a long career in state politics, serving in various ministerial roles before becoming Premier of New South Wales in 1995.

As Premier, Carr led the Labor Party to victory in the 1999 and 2003 state elections. During his tenure, he championed policies related to planning, the environment, and heritage.

After retiring from state politics in 2005, Carr has remained active in public life, advocating for causes like therapeutic cloning and reduced immigration levels.

In 2022, Carr took on a three-year role as Industry Professor (Business and Climate Change) at the University of Technology Sydney.

He has also held an adjunct professor position at the University of New South Wales. Tragically, Carr’s wife Helena passed away on October 25, 2023.

Social Media

Bob Carr does not have any active social media accounts.

Personal Life

Bob Carr is currently single, but he was previously in a relationship with his former spouse. In 1972, Carr met a Malaysian economics student, Helena John, on a holiday in Tahiti, and they married on February 24 1973.

Helena Carr became a successful businesswoman, while she largely remained out of the political spotlight during her husband’s career.

They have been together for 40 years of marriage, and during that time, they had a family, though details about their children have not been widely reported.

Tragically, on October 25 2023, Helena Carr passed away after suffering a brain aneurysm. Her death was a profound loss for Bob Carr, who had shared his life with Helena for over four decades.

Net Worth

As is the case with many high-profile politicians, Bob Carr’s net worth and financial status have remained largely unknown to the media.

As a former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, Carr has likely accumulated significant wealth through his successful political and professional career.