Parliament of WA

Notable People

Name	Position	Year Started
Mark McGowan *	Premier, Minister for Public Sector Management, State Development, Jobs and Trade, Federal-State Relations	2017
Colin Barnett	MLA - Cottesloe	1990
Mark McGowan	MLA - Rockingham	1996
Simon O'Brien	MLC - South Metropolitan Region	1996
Michelle Roberts	MLA - Midland	1996
Kate Doust	MLC - South Metropolitan Region	2001
Sue Ellery	MLC - South Metropolitan Region	2001
Adele Farina	MLC - South West Region	2001
Fran Logan	MLA - Cockburn	2001
Margaret Quirk	MLA - Girrawheen	2001
David Templeman	MLA - Mandurah	2001
Peter Watson	MLA - Albany	2001
Donna Faragher	MLC - East Metropolitan Region	2005
Sally Talbot	MLC - South West Region	2005
Peter Collier	MLC - North Metropolitan Region	2005
John McGrath	MLA - South Perth	2005
Ken Baston	MLC - Mining and Pastoral Region	2005
Ben Wyatt	MLA - Victoria Park	2006
Lisa Baker	MLA - Maylands	2008
Ian Blayney	MLA - Geraldton	2008
Vince Catania	MLA - North West Central	2008
Robin Chapple	MLC - Mining and Pastoral Region	2008
Jim Chown	MLC - Agricultural Region	2008
Nick Goiran	MLC - South Metropolitan Region	2008
Alyssa Hayden	MLC - East Metropolitan Region	2008
Colin Holt	MLC -South West Region	2008
Bill Johnston	MLA - Cannington	2008
Tony Krsticevic	MLA - Carine	2008
Mick Murray	MLA - Collie-Preston	2008
Paul Papalia	MLA - Warnbro	2008
Rita Saffioti	MLA - West Swan	2008
Liza Harvey	MLA - Scarborough	2008
Roger Cook	MLA - Kwinana	2008
Mike Nahan	MLA - Riverton	2008
Michael Mischin	MLC - North Metropolitan Region	2008
Bill Marmion	MLA - Nedlands	2008
Peter Tinley	MLA - Willagee	2009
Tony Buti	MLA - Armadale	2010
Samantha Rowe	MLC - East Metropolitan Region	2012
Martin Aldridge	MLC - Agricultural Region	2013
Jacqui Boydell	MLC - Mining and Pastoral Region	2013
Alanna Clohesy	MLC - East Metropolitan Region	2013
Stephen Dawson	MLC - Mining and Pastoral Region	2013
Josie Farrer	MLA - Kimberley	2013
Janine Freeman	MLA - Mirrabooka	2013
Dave Kelly	MLA - Bassendean	2013
Shane Love	MLA - Moore	2013
Rick Mazza	MLC - Agricultural Region	2013
Simone McGurk	MLA - Fremantle	2013
John Quigley	MLA - Butler	2013
Darren West	MLC - Agricultural Region	2013
Terry Redman	MLA - Warren-Blackwood	2013
Sean L'Estrange	MLA - Churchlands	2013
Mia Davies	MLA - Central Wheatbelt	2013
Libby Mettam	MLA - Vasse	2014
Martin Pritchard	MLC - North Metropolitan Region	2015
Colin De Grussa	MLC - Agricultural Region	2016
Matthew Hughes	MLA - Kalamunda	2017
Jessica Stojkovski	MLA - Kingsley	2017
David Michael	MLA - Balcatta	2017
Reece Whitby	MLA - Baldivis	2017
Dean Nalder	MLA - Bateman	2017
Cassie Rowe	MLA - Belmont	2017
Lisa O'Malley	MLA - Bicton	2017
Don Punch	MLA - Bunbury	2017
Mark Folkard	MLA - Burns Beach	2017
Barry Urban	MLA - Darling Range	2017
Zak Kirkup	MLA - Dawesville	2017
Stephen Price	MLA - Forrestfield	2017
Peter Katsambanis	MLA - Hillarys	2017
Yaz Mubarakai	MLA - Jandakot	2017
Amber-Jade Sanderson	MLA - Morley	2017
Simon Millman	MLA - Mount Lawley	2017
Robyn Clarke	MLA - Murray-Wellington	2017
John Carey	MLA - Perth	2017
Kevin Michel	MLA - Pilbara	2017
Peter Rundle	MLA - Roe	2017
Terry Healy	MLA - Southern River	2017
Jessica Shaw	MLA - Swan Hills	2017
Sabine Winton	MLA - Wanneroo	2017
Alannah MacTiernan	MLC - North Metropolitan Region	2017
Roger Cook	Deputy Premier, Minister for Health, Mental Health	2017
Sue Ellery	Leader in the Legislative Council, Minister for Education and Training	2017
Stephen Dawson	Deputy Leader in the Legislative Council, Minister for Environment, Disability Services	2017
Chris Tallentire	MLA - Thormlie	2017
Emily Hamilton	MLA - Joondalup	2017
Ben Wyatt	Treasurer; Minister for Finance, Energy, and Aboriginal Affairs	2017
Michelle Roberts	Minister for Police, Road Safety	2017
Alannah MacTiernan	Minister for Regional Development, Agriculture and Food, Minister Assisting the Minster for State Development, Jobs and Trade	2017
Fran Logan	Minister for Emergency Services, Corrective Services	2017
David Templeman	Leader of the House, Minister for Local Government, Heritage, Culture and the Arts	2017
John Quigley	Attorney General	2017
Mick Murray	Minister for Seniors and Ageing, Volunteering, Sport and Recreation	2017
Paul Papalia	Minister for Tourism, Racing and Gaming, Small Business, Defence Issues, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs	2017
Bill Johnston	Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Asian Engagement, Electoral Affairs, Commerce and Industrial Relations	2017
Rita Saffioti	Minister for Transport, Planning, Lands	2017
Peter Tinley	Minister for Housing, Veterans Issues, Youth	2017
Simone McGurk	Minister for Child Protection, Women’s Interests, Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, Community Services	2017
Dave Kelly	Minister for Water, Fisheries, Forestry, Innovation and ICT, Science	2017
Kyran O'Donnell	MLC - Kalgoorlie	2017
Laurie Graham	MLC - Agricultural Region	2017
Matthew Swinbourn	MLC - East Metropolitan Region	2017
Tim Clifford	MLC - East Metropolitan Region	2017
Kyle McGinn	MLC - Mining and Pastoral Region	2017
Robin Scott	MLC - Mining and Pastoral Region	2017
Alison Xamon	MLC - North Metropolitan Region	2017
Tjorn Sibma	MLC - North Metropolitan Region	2017
Pierre Yang	MLC - South Metropolitan Region	2017
Aaron Stonehouse	MLC - South Metropolitan Region	2017
Steve Thomas	MLC - South West Region	2017
Colin Tincknell	MLC - South West Region	2017
Diane Evers	MLC - South West Region	2017
Kate Doust	President, Legislative Council	2017
Patrick Gorman	Member for Perth, Western Australia	2018

Past Employees

Name	Position	Year Started	Year Ended
Peter Abetz	MLA - Southern River	2008	2017
Colin Barnett	Premier, Minister for Tourism, Science	2016	2017
Elizabeth Behjat	MLC - North Metropolitan Region	2008	2017
Ian Britza	MLA - Morley	2008	2017
Paul Brown	MLC - Agricultural Region	2013	2017
John Castrilli	MLA - Bunbury	2005	2017
Peter Collier	Minister for Education, Aboriginal Affairs, Electoral Affairs	2013	2017
Roger Cook	Deputy Leader of the Opposition	2008	2017
Murray Cowper	MLA - Murray-Wellington	2008	2017
John Day	Minister for Health, Culture and the Arts	2016	2017
Wendy Duncan	Member for Kalgoorlie	2013	2017
Phil Edman	MLC - South Metropolitan Region	2008	2017
Brian Ellis	MLC - Agricultural Region	2007	2017
Eleni Evangel	MLA - Perth	2013	2017
Joe Francis	Minister for Emergency Services, Corrective Services, Veterans, Fisheries	2016	2017
Glenys Godfrey	MLA - Belmont	2013	2017
Dave Grills	MLC - Mining and Pastoral Region	2013	2017
Nigel Hallett	MLC - South West Region	2005	2017
Chris Hatton	MLA - Balcatta	2013	2017
Liza Harvey	Minister for Police, Training and Workforce Development, Road Safety, Women's Interests	2014	2017
Barry House	MLC - South West Region	1987	2017
Albert Jacob	Minister for Environment; Heritage	2013	2017
Graham Jacobs	MLA - Eyre	2008	2017
Rob Johnson	MLA - Hillarys	1996	2017
Peter Katsambanis	MLC - North Metropolitan Region	2013	2017
Sean L'Estrange	Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Small Business	2013	2017
Mark Lewis	MLC - Mining and Pastoral Region	2013	2017
Lynn MacLaren	MLC - South Metropolitan Region	2008	2017
John McGrath	Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier	2011	2017
Robyn McSweeney	MLC - South West Region	2001	2017
Paul Miles	MLA - Wanneroo	2008	2017
Michael Mischin	Attorney General, Minister for Commerce	2013	2017
Andrea Mitchell	Minister for Mental Health, Child Protection	2016	2017
Nathan Morton	MLA - Forrestfield	2013	2017
Mike Nahan	Treasurer, Minister for Energy, Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	2014	2017
Jan Norberger	Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning, Disability Services	2016	2017
Terry Redman	Minister for Regional Development, Lands, Assisting the Minister for State Development	2013	2017
Amber-Jade Sanderson	MLC - East Metropolitan Region	2013	2017
Michael Sutherland	MLA - Mount Lawley	2008	2017
Chris Tallentire	MLA - Gosnells	2008	2017
Ken Travers	MLC - North Metropolitan Region	1996	2017
Donna Faragher	Minister for Planning, Disability Services	2016	2017
Brendon Grylls	MLA - Pilbara	2013	2017
Liza Harvey	Deputy Premier	2016	2017
John Day	MLA - Kalamunda	2008	2017
Andrea Mitchell	MLA - Kingsley	2008	2017
Albert Jacob	MLA - Ocean Reef	2008	2017
Matt Taylor	MLA - Bateman	2013	2017
Matt Taylor	Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for State Development, Finance, Innovation	2016	2017
Sean L'Estrange	Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Finance, Small Business	2016	2017
Mia Davies	Minister for Water, Sport and Recreation, Forestry	2014	2017
Bill Marmion	Minister for State Development, Transport, Innovation	2016	2017
Jan Norberger	MLA - Joondalup	2013	2017
Joe Francis	MLA - Jandakot	2008	2017
Tony Simpson	MLA - Darling Range	2008	2017
Kim Hames	MLA - Dawesville	2005	2017
Brendon Grylls	Minister for Housing, Racing and Gaming	2016	2017
Terry Waldron	MLA -Wagin	2001	2017
Francesco Alban	MLA - Swan Hills	2008	2017
Paul Miles	Minister for Local Government, Community Services, Seniors and Volunteering, Youth	2016	2017
Helen Morton	MLC - East Metropolitan Region	2005	2017
Wendy Duncan	Deputy Speaker	2013	2017
Ken Baston	Minister for Agriculture and Food; Fisheries	2013	2016
Kim Hames	Deputy Premier, Minister for Health, Tourism	2010	2016
Bill Marmion	Minister for State Development, Finance, Innovation	2016	2016
Helen Morton	Minister for Mental Health; Disability Services; Child Protection	2013	2016
Dean Nalder	Minister for Transport; Agriculture and Food	2014	2016
Tony Simpson	Minister for Local Government, Community Services, Seniors and Volunteering, Youth	2013	2016
Matt Taylor	Parliamentary Secretary to Deputy Premier, Minister for Police, Road Safety, Training & Workforce Development, Women's Interests	2016	2016
John Day	Minister for Planning, Culture and the Arts	2013	2016
Bill Marmion	Minister for Finance, Mines and Petroleum	2014	2016
Joe Francis	Minister for Emergency Services, Corrective Services, Small Business, Veterans	2013	2016
Colin Barnett	Premier, Minister for State Development, Science	2014	2016
Kim Hames	Minister for Health, Tourism	2016	2016
Jim Chown	Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Transport	2016	2016
Ljiljanna Ravlich	MLC - North Metropolitan Region	2013	2015
Troy Buswell	Treasurer; Minister for Transport	2013	2014
Mia Davies	Minister for Water, Forestry	2013	2014
Terry Waldron	Minister for Sport and Recreation; Racing and Gaming	2008	2014
Liza Harvey	Minister for Police, Tourism, Road Safety, Women's Interests	2013	2014
Mike Nahan	Minister for Energy, Finance, Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	2013	2014
Bill Marmion	Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Housing	2013	2014
Colin Barnett	Premier, Minister for State Development, Science	2013	2014
Colin Barnett	Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Transport, State Development, Science	2014	2014
Kim Hames	Deputy Premier, Minister for Health, Training and Workforce Development	2013	2014
Troy Buswell	MLA - Vasse	2005	2014
John Day	Minister for Planning, Culture and the Arts, Science and Innovation	2010	2013
Liza Harvey	Minister for Police, Road Safety	2012	2013
Liza Harvey	Minister for Police, Road Safety, Small Business, Women's Interests	2013	2013
Peter Collier	Minister for Education, Energy, Indigenous Affairs	2012	2013
Terry Redman	Minister for Agriculture and Food, Forestry	2012	2013
Terry Redman	Minister for Training and Workforce Development, Water, Forestry	2013	2013
Michael Mischin	Attorney General	2012	2013
Mia Davies	MLC - Agricultural Region	2009	2013
Bill Marmion	Minister for Environment, Water	2010	2013
Joe Francis	Minister for Emergency Services, Corrective Services, Veterans	2013	2013
John Quigley	MLA - Mindarie	2005	2013
Colin Barnett	Premier, Minister for State Development	2012	2013
Colin Barnett	Premier, Minister for State Development, Science, Tourism	2013	2013
Brendon Grylls	Minister for Regional Development, Lands, Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development	2010	2013
Troy Buswell	Treasurer, Minister for Transport, Housing, Emergency Services	2012	2013
Troy Buswell	Treasurer, Minister for Transport, Fisheries	2013	2013
Ljiljanna Ravlich	MLC - East Metropolitan Region	1997	2013
Christian Porter	Member for Bateman	2008	2013
Andrew Waddell	MLA, Forrestfield	2008	2013
Christian Porter	Attorney General (WA)	2008	2012
Christian Porter	Treasurer (WA)	2010	2012
Peter Collier	Minister for Energy, Training and Workforce Development, Indigenous Affairs	2010	2012
Terry Redman	Minister for Agriculture and Food, Forestry, Corrective Services	2010	2012
Colin Barnett	Premier, Minister for State Development	2010	2012
Colin Barnett	Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development	2012	2012
Troy Buswell	Minister for Transport, Housing, Emergency Services	2011	2012
Troy Buswell	Minister for Transport, Housing	2010	2011
Christian Porter	Minister for Corrective Services (WA)	2008	2010
John Day	Minister for Planning, Culture and the Arts	2008	2010
John Day	Minister for Planning, Culture and the Arts, Environment, Youth	2010	2010
Peter Collier	Minister for Energy, Training and Workforce Development	2009	2010
Terry Redman	Minister for Agriculture and Food, Forestry, Minister Assisting the Minister for Education	2008	2010
Bill Marmion	Minister for Commerce, Science and Innovation, Housing, Minister Assisting the Treasurer	2010	2010
Donna Faragher	Minister for the Environment, Youth	2008	2010
Colin Barnett	Premier, Minister for State Development	2008	2010
Colin Barnett	Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development	2010	2010
Kim Hames	Deputy Premier, Minister for Health, Indigenous Affairs	2008	2010
Brendon Grylls	Minister for Regional Development Lands	2008	2010
Brendon Grylls	Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Minister assisting the Minister for Transport	2008	2010
Terry Waldron	Minister for Sport and Recreation, Racing and Gaming, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health	2008	2010
Troy Buswell	Treasurer, Minister for Commerce, Science and Innovation, Housing and Works	2008	2010
Jim McGinty	Member of Legislative Assembly, Fremantle	1990	2009
Peter Collier	Minister for Energy, Training	2008	2009
Joshua Stokes	Steward	2004	2009
Alan Carpenter	Member for Willagee	1996	2009
Sheila McHale	MLA, Kenwick	2005	2008
Katie Hodson-Thomas	Member for Carine	1996	2008
Christian Porter	Member for Murdoch	2008	2008
Tony McRae	Minister for the Environment; Climate Change; Disability Services	2001	2008
Kim Beazley	Member for Brand, Western Australia	1996	2007
Carmen Lawrence	Member for Fremantle, Western Australia	1994	2007
John Bowler	Minister for Local Government & Regional Development, Goldfields-Esperance & Great Southern	2005	2006
John Bowler	Minister for Employment Protection, Minister for Racing & Gaming	2006	2006
John Quigley	MLA - Innaloo	2001	2005
Sheila McHale	MLA, Thornlie	1996	2005
John Bowler	Minister for Sport & Recreation, Minister for Land Information	2005	2005
Gemma Osiejak	Parliamentary Officer, Legislative Assembly	2002	2004
Cheryl Edwardes	Attorney General (1993-1996), Minister for the Environment (1996-2001)	1993	2001
Hendy Cowan	Member of Legislative Assembly, Merredin	1974	2001
John Day	Minister for Health	1998	2001
Colin Barnett	Minister for Resources Development, Energy, Education	1995	2001
Kim Hames	Minister for Housing, Aboriginal Affairs, Water Resources	1997	2001
John Day	Minister for Police, Emergency Services	1997	1998
Colin Barnett	Minister for Resources Development, Energy	1994	1995
Colin Barnett	Minister for Resources Development, Energy, Tourism	1993	1994
Colin Barnett	Minister for Resources Development, Energy	1993	1993

Biography

The Parliament of WA debates public policy and passes laws, provides and checks the government, and represents the people. Parliament House is administered by the Department of the Legislative Council, the Department of the Legislative Assembly and the Parliamentary Services Department.