John Bowler (politician)

John Bowler (politician)

Infobox MLA | name =John Bowler


imagesize = 150px
nationality =Australian
order =
term_start =10 February 2001
term_end =
deputy =
predecessor =Julian Grill
successor =
birth_date =22 September 1949
birth_place =Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Kalgoorlie
constituency =Murchison-Eyre
party =Independent
spouse =
profession =Journalist
education =
religion =


footnotes =|

John James Mansell Bowler (born 22 September 1949 in Kalgoorlie) is a Western Australian politician who has represented the electoral district of Murchison-Eyre since 2001.

Bowler, then a member of the Australian Labor Party, was appointed as Minister for Local Government and Regional Development, Land Information, Goldfields-Esperance and Great Southern following the re-election of the Labor Government at the 2005 election and added the Sport and Recreation portfolio in November 2005.

In February 2006, following the election of Alan Carpenter as Premier, he was promoted to the portfolios of Resources and Assisting the Minister for State Development; Employment Protection, Goldfields-Esperance and Great Southern.

In December 2006 his portfolios were again reallocated, and he became Minister for Local Government; Employment Protection; Racing and Gaming; Goldfields-Esperance and Great Southern.

Only weeks later, however, Bowler became embroiled in a growing scandal when it emerged that he had leaked confidential Cabinet information to disgraced lobbyists and former politicians Julian Grill and Brian Burke. He was subsequently sacked from Cabinet and expelled from the Labor Party. Despite calls from Premier Alan Carpenter for his resignation , Bowler remained in Parliament as an independent and won the seat of Kalgoorlie as an independent at the 2008 election. Bowler has indicated that he will support the minority Liberal Party government on issues not affecting his electorate. [ [http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=77&ContentID=97811 Ex-Labor man Bowler will vote with Liberals] Retrieved 15 September 2008.]

External links

* [http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200702/s1858666.htm WA Minister sacked over corruption inquiry evidence]

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • John Bowler — may refer to: *John Bowler (actor), an English actor in The Bill *John Bowler (politician), Western Australian politician *John Bowler (chairman), Chairman of English football club Crewe Alexandra *John Bowler (professor), a Professor at Iowa… …   Wikipedia

  • Bowler (surname) — Bowler is a surname and may refer to one of the following people;* Bill Bowler, former Canadian ice hockey player * Gerry Bowler (1919–2006), former Northern Irish footballer * Grant Bowler, Australian actor * Grant Bowler (baseball player),… …   Wikipedia

  • John Beaumont — may refer to:*John Beaumont, 4th Baron Beaumont (1361 ndash;1396) *Sir John Beaumont, 1st Baronet (1583 ndash;1627), English poet *John Beaumont (MP) ( c. 1636 ndash;1701), English politician, MP for Nottingham 1685 ndash;1689 and Hastings 1689… …   Wikipedia

  • John Wilcox — For the former Texan politician, please see John Allen Wilcox. John Wilcox (born August 16, 1940) was an English cricketer. He was a right handed batsman and a right arm off break bowler. He was born in Newton Abbot.Wilcox s career began with… …   Wikipedia

  • Mark McGowan (politician) — Mark McGowan Incumbent Assumed office 14 December 1996 Preceded by Michael Barnett Constituency Rockingham Personal details Born July 13, 1967 …   Wikipedia

  • Mick Murray (politician) — Mick Murray Incumbent Assumed office 10 February 2001 Preceded by Hilda Turnbull Constituency Collie Preston Personal details Born November 26, 1949 …   Wikipedia

  • David Taylor (British politician) — For other people named David Taylor, see David Taylor (disambiguation). David Taylor Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire In office 1 May 1997 – 26 December 2009 Preceded by David Ashby Succeeded by …   Wikipedia

  • Mann (surname) — This article is about the surname Mann. For other uses, see Mann. Mann is surname of Germanic origin. The word means man , person , husband . The first uses of the name date to approximately the 9th century.[citation needed] Contents …   Wikipedia

  • Colin Barnett — The Honourable Colin Barnett MLA 29th Premier of Western Australia Elections: 2008 …   Wikipedia

  • Murray Cowper — Not to be confused with Murray Couper. Murray Cowper Incumbent Assumed office 26 February 2005 Constituency Murray Wellington Personal details Born 25 October 1960 Perth …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”