John Robinson Benson (1836–1885) was a politician in Queensland, Australia.
[1] After attending Queen's University, Ontario Benson migrated to Queensland and established a medical practice in 1867.
[2] Benson represented the electoral district of Clermont from 4 May 1870 to 6 September 1870.
[1] Benson was critical of the existing Legislative Assembly, advocated for separation of North Queensland from the rest of the state, and reform of the Land Act, Immigration Act and Pastoral Leases Act.
[3] Benson died in St Kilda, Melbourne on 25 July 1885.