Mr Hill is a former barrister and solicitor who is experienced in corporate and taxation law and who now consults in the area of international political risk. He has had experience serving on boards and as chairman of public and private institutions, in the environment and defence sectors. Robert Hill was previously Australia's Minister for Defence, Minister for the Environment and Leader of the Government in the Senate during his time as a Senator for South Australia. He served as Australia's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. Robert is a former Chancellor of the University of Adelaide. Robert is currently the Chairman of Re Group Pty Limited and director of North Harbour Clean Energy Pty Ltd. He is a former Chairman of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust. He is member of the Sustainability Committee and Strategy and Investment Committee.