PERSONAL
Born 25 October 1960, South Perth, Western Australia.
Married to Kathy with three children, Kelly, Kimberley & Thomas.
PREVIOUS CAREER
Served as a Police Officer for 25 years in Broome, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Dampier, Denmark, Australind and at Police Operations. Officer in Charge of Regional Police Stations for 13 years.
QUALIFICATIONS BEFORE ENTERING PARLIAMENT
Exec. Certificate in Business, Dip. Business Mngt, Dip. Search and Rescue Police Officer.
PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE
Elected to the Thirty-seventh Parliament for Murray (new seat) on 26 February 2005.
Elected to the new seat of Murray-Wellington (new seat) on 6 September 2008.
PARLIAMENTARY APPOINTMENTS
Acting Speaker of the Legislative Assembly from 29 March 2005.
Parliamentary Secretary to The Minister of Police, Emergency Services & Road Safety from September 2008.
SHADOW MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS
Shadow Spokesperson for Road Safety; Peel from 9 March 2005 to 4 February 2006.
Shadow Minister for Transport from 4 February 2006 to 28 June 2006.
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services; Industrial Relations from 28 June 2006;
Shadow Minister for Police; Corrective Services; Emergency Services and Road Safety from June 2008 to August 2008.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Deputy Chairman Community Development and Justice Standing Committee from 7 April 2005.
MEMBERSHIPS
Mandurah City Rotary
Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club
Peel Thunder Football Club
Mandurah Makos Football Club
Patron on Pinjarra Trotting Club