David Michael (politician)

David Robert Michael (born 25 January 1980) is an Australian politician. He has been a Labor member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2017 state election, representing Balcatta. Michael is the WA Parliament's first ever Australian/Finnish MP.

David Michael MLA
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Balcatta
Incumbent
Assumed office 11 March 2017
Preceded by	Chris Hatton
Personal details
Born	25 January 1980 Mount Lawley, Western Australia
Political party	Labor

Michael worked for several state Labor MPs, and ran unsuccessfully for Churchlands in 2001. In 2005 he was elected to Stirling City Council, becoming, at 25, its youngest ever member. He served as deputy mayor from 2011 to 2013.[1]

Davids current priorities as MP are upgrades to Balcatta Senior High School and Osborne Park Hospital and for the McGowan Government as is the job-creating Stephenson Avenue Extension.[2]

David also acts in the following roles for various organizations:[3]

• Minister for Police’s representative on the State Graffiti Taskforce
• Chair of the Local Government Act Review Panel
• Chair of the Stephenson Avenue Project Steering Group; and
• WA Labor’s State Returning Officer

State Seat of Balcatta

Personal life

Growing up in Tuart Hill, David went to Tuart Hill Primary School and Servite College for his education. He is a life member of the Tuart Hill Cricket Club, a board member of Tuart Hill Primary School, and a patron of the Osborne Park Bowling Club. David enjoys playing cricket when he can. He also passionately supports the Perth Wildcats, Fremantle Dockers and Claremont Tigers.[4]

References

1. Green, Antony (2017). "Balcatta". ABC Elections. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
2. "About David". balcatta.walabor.org.au. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
3. "About David". balcatta.walabor.org.au. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
4. "State Member for Balcatta". balcatta.walabor.org.au. Retrieved 3 October 2020.