Laurie Graham (politician)

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Laurie Graham

MLC
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for Agricultural Region
Assumed office
22 May 2017
Personal details
Born
Laurence William Graham

(1945-11-21) 21 November 1945 (age 75)
Geraldton, Western Australia
Political party Labor Party

Laurence William Graham (born 21 November 1945) is an Australian politician. He was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council at the 2017 state election, as a Labor member in Agricultural Region. His term began on 22 May 2017.

Graham was a member of Greater Geraldton City Council before entering state politics. [1]

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References

  1. Box, Gavin (2 February 2017). "Graham frontrunner to replace Ellis". Geraldton Guardian .