Graham West
The Honourable Graham West MP | |
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| Member for Campbelltown | |
| In office 3 February 2001 – 26 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Knight |
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| Born | 21 September 1973 Campbelltown, New South Wales |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | Tanya West |
Graham James West (born 21 September 1973), a former Australian politician, was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Campbelltown between 2001 and 2011 for the Australian Labor Party. He was Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Volunteering and Minister for Youth in the New South Wales State Government. On 4 June 2010, West announced in Parliament his decision to resign from Cabinet and would not contest the 2011 state election.[1]
West was elected Member for Campbelltown at a by-election on 3 February 2001 following the resignation of Labor MP Michael Knight. West was re-elected at the general election in March 2003 and Premier Morris Iemma appointed West as Parliamentary Secretary assisting the Premier on Community and Veterans Affairs, and Assisting the Treasurer, and Assisting the Minister for Finance. He was re-elected on 24 March 2007 and was appointed Minister for Gaming and Racing, and Minister for Sport and Recreation.[2] On 8 September 2008 West was appointed Minister for Juvenile Justice, Volunteering and Youth.
References
- ^ Robins, Brian (4 June 2010). "Another Keneally minister quits". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
- ^ "Mr Graham James West, MP". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 12 February 2010.