Ian Viner

Robert Ian Viner (born 21 January 1933) is a former Australian politician and barrister. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1972 to 1983, representing the Liberal Party, and held senior ministerial office in the Fraser government.

Viner was born in Perth and raised in Bunbury, Western Australia. He studied law at the University of Western Australia and subsequently worked as a barrister in Perth. He was first elected to parliament at the 1972 federal election, winning the seat of Stirling for the Liberal Party. An ally of Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, Viner served as Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (1975–1978), Employment and Youth Affairs (1978–1982), Industrial Relations (1981–1982), and Defence Support (1982–1983). He was also Leader of the House from 1979 to 1980. He lost his seat in the government's defeat at the 1983 election.