Robert Clive Fordham AM (born 10 February 1942) is an Australian former politician, who was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly representing the state seat of Footscray for the Labor Party from 1970 to 1992.
[4] By the close of the float in January 1989, Wallace's failure to attract investors saw the company call up the VEDC's sub-underwriting agreement in February.
The VEDC board met on 19 February, where they were informed of Fordham's agreement with the company for the first time, which it was required to endorse.
The government appointed accountant Fergus Ryan to conduct an inquiry into the VEDC's finances, management and investments.
Cain re-shuffled his cabinet, moving Fordham to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and Arts portfolios.
In particular, the Socialist Left faction had a cross-faction agreement to provide the next deputy premier, and worked actively to force Fordham to resign.