Kevin Michel | |
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Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Pilbara | |
Assumed office 11 March 2017 | |
Preceded by | Brendon Grylls |
Personal details | |
Born | Golden Rock,Tamil Nadu,India | 26 March 1961
Political party | Labor |
Website | www |
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Michel was born in Golden Rock,India,and migrated to Australia in 1990. [1] He ran an air conditioning business in Karratha before entering politics. [2]
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