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Montague Grant "Monty" House (born 16 August 1946) is a former Australian politician.

He was born in Perth, the son of politician Edward House, and was a farmer at Gnowangerup before entering politics. In 1986 he was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Assembly as the National Party member for Katanning-Roe. He became Deputy Leader of the party in 1988, a position he held until 2001. He was Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries from 1993 to 2001, but he retired from politics in 2005. [1]

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References

  1. "The Hon. Montague (Monty) Grant House". Parliament of Western Australia.
Western Australian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
Dick Old
Member for Katanning-Roe
1986–1989
Abolished
Preceded by
Matt Stephens
Member for Stirling
1989–2005
Succeeded by
Terry Redman