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When was Ernest Roberts elected to the South Australian House of Assembly?

  • 1896

  • 1902

  • 1905

  • 1908

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In 1896, Ernest Roberts was elected to the South Australian House of Assembly, becoming one of the first Labor members of parliament in Australia. He played a significant role in advancing workers' rights and improving social conditions in the state, advocating for legislation that established an eight-hour workday, workers' compensation, and old-age pensions.
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