Candidates of the 1996 Western Australian state election

The 1996 Western Australian state election was held on 14 December 1996.

Retiring Members

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Labor

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Liberal

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Legislative Assembly

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Sitting members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour. Where there is possible confusion, an asterisk (*) is also used.

Electorate Held by Labor candidate Coalition candidate Democrats candidate Greens candidate Other candidates
Albany Liberal Matt Benson-Lidholm Kevin Prince (Lib) Rob Moir (CALM)
Alfred Cove Liberal Louise Pratt Doug Shave (Lib) Lyn Edwards (Ind)
Penny Hearne (Ind)
Armadale Labor Alannah MacTiernan Tony Andretta (Lib) Raelene Watson Spike Fokkema (Ind)
Avon National Paul Andrews Max Trenorden (Nat) Stephen Bluck (Ind)
Ballajura Liberal John D'Orazio Rhonda Parker (Lib) Jim Kerr Heather Aquilina Robert Farrell (Ind)
Raymond Nelson (Ind)
Dave Sayer (AMP)
Bassendean Labor Clive Brown Shane Shenton (Lib) Kathy Ready
Belmont Labor Eric Ripper Andrew Murfin (Lib) Val Preston Teresa Castillo
Bunbury Liberal Barry Down Ian Osborne (Lib) Ronald Hellyer Joan Jenkins Mary Collins (Ind)
Joanne Hill (Ind)
Burrup Labor Fred Riebeling Paul Ausburn (Nat)
Barry Haase (Lib)
Carine Liberal Ros Harley Katie Hodson-Thomas (Lib) Catherine Goh John Bombak (Ind)
Peter Kyle (Ind)
Churchlands Independent Geoffrey Baker Liz Constable (Ind)
Cockburn Labor Bill Thomas Wendy Blake (Lib) Jakica Zaknic Nadine Lapthorne
Collie National Mick Murray Hilda Turnbull (Nat)
Cottesloe Liberal Paul Cecchini Colin Barnett (Lib) Kim Meyer Steve Walker
Darling Range Liberal Geoff Stallard John Day (Lib) Gail Kelly Stewart Jackson
Dawesville Liberal John Hughes Arthur Marshall (Lib) Andrew Harrison Alan Gent (Ind)
Shelby Pearson (Ind)
Eyre Labor Julian Grill Kathy Finlayson (Nat)
Don Green (Lib)
Fremantle Labor Jim McGinty Michael Mallis (Lib) Corey Watts Elisabeth Jones
Geraldton Liberal Laurie Graham Bob Bloffwitch (Lib) Stephan Gyorgy Tony Cogan (Ind)
Girrawheen Labor Ted Cunningham Avis Gobby (Lib) Margaret Evans
Greenough Liberal Carl Reynolds Kevin Minson (Lib)
Hillarys Liberal Tony O'Gorman Rob Johnson (Lib) Sylvia Smith
Innaloo Liberal Anne Barrett George Strickland (Lib) Peter Markham Merilyn Keillor Paul Shann (AMP)
Joondalup Liberal Dianne Guise Chris Baker (Lib) Sarah Gilfillan Steve Magyar Peter Rowlands (APP)
Leigh Smith (AMP)
Kalgoorlie Labor Megan Anwyl Doug Daws (Nat)
Karen McGay (Lib)
Darby Renton (Ind)
Kimberley Labor James O'Kenny (Nat)
David Parker (Lib)
Ernie Bridge* (Ind)
Brian Martin (Ind)
Kingsley Liberal Jon Davies Cheryl Edwardes (Lib) Bert Toonen
Mandurah Liberal Kevin Holmes Roger Nicholls (Lib) Marjorie McKercher Patricia Keddie John Smith (Ind)
Maylands Labor Judy Edwards Bev Brennan (Lib) Pat Lim Colin Speed
Merredin National Mick Cole Hendy Cowan (Nat)
Midland Labor Michelle Roberts Anne Fergusson-Stewart (Lib) Michael Preston
Mitchell Labor Melissa Parke Peter Prowse (Nat)
Dan Sullivan* (Lib)
Morgan Wilde Peter Eckersley
Moore Liberal Steve Kirby Bill McNee (Lib)
Murdoch Liberal Monica Fitz Mike Board (Lib) Graham Lapthorne
Murray-Wellington Liberal Laurie Preston John Bradshaw (Lib) Les Taylor Morris Bessant (AFP)
Brian McCarthy (CEC)
Nedlands Liberal Neil Roberts Richard Court (Lib) Michael Barrett Mark Lockett Michael Parks (Ind)
Ningaloo Labor Kevin Leahy Margaret Day (Nat)
Rod Sweetman* (Lib)
Douglas Bearham John Blinkhorn
Nollamara Labor John Kobelke Brad Waghorn (Lib) Sean Roda
Peel Labor Norm Marlborough James O'Malley (Lib) David Coombs Paul Lewis Bill Hall (Ind)
Perth Labor Diana Warnock Janet Davidson (Lib) Elena Jeffreys Raymond Conder (Ind)
Pilbara Labor Larry Graham Anne O'Donoghue (Nat)
Domenick Palumbo (Lib)
Riverton Liberal Jane van den Herik Graham Kierath (Lib) Eric Speed Abraham Lynx (Ind)
Margot Ross (Ind)
Rockingham Labor Mark McGowan Rob Brown (Lib) Barbara Edwards Bob Goodale Arthur Galletly (Ind)
Mal McFetridge (-)
Frans Schutte (-)
Roe National June Belton Ross Ainsworth (Nat) Lesley Parker (Ind)
Lance Shearer (Ind)
Roleystone Liberal Tom Hoyer Fred Tubby (Lib) Tony Bloomer Catherine Hall
South Perth Liberal Kim Bryant Peter Spencer (Lib) Andrew Thomson Phillip Pendal (Ind)
Southern River Labor Judyth Watson Monica Holmes (Lib) Celia Dines Tim Dowsett (Ind)
Michelle Shave (CTA)
Stirling National Barry Christy Monty House (Nat) Gaida Neggo Paul Llewellyn
Swan Hills Liberal Peter Murray June van de Klashorst (Lib) Bobbie Moxham Kathryn Driver David Gunnyon (ARP)
Thornlie Labor Sheila McHale Brian Brand (Lib) Charlton Bailey Rebecca Byrne
Vasse Liberal Linda Mullins Bernie Masters* (Lib)
Beryle Morgan (Nat)
Alf Denman Ron Palmer (Ind)
Mike Sully (Ind)
Victoria Park Labor Geoff Gallop Bruce Stevenson (Lib) Anne Millar Phil Farren John Collins (Ind)
Wagin National Phil Hogan Bob Wiese (Nat) Jean Robinson (CEC)
Wanneroo Liberal Liz Prime Iain MacLean (Lib) Jeanette Grieves Miguel Castillo
Warren-Blackwood Liberal Nicholas Oaks Paul Omodei (Lib) Sally Johnston Tony Drake (CEC)
Willagee Labor Alan Carpenter Tony Seman (Lib) Ilse Trewin Eddie Speed
Yokine Liberal Nick Catania Kim Hames (Lib) Margot Clifford Kim Herbert Lucy Honan (AMP)
Sam Piantadosi (Ind)

Legislative Council

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Sitting members are shown in bold text. Tickets that elected at least one MLC are highlighted in the relevant colour. Successful candidates are identified by an asterisk (*).

Agricultural

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Five seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending one seat. The Liberal Party was defending two seats. The National Party was defending two seats.

Labor candidates Coalition candidates Democrats candidates Natural Law candidates
  1. Kim Chance*
  2. Dale Piercey
  3. Debbie Helm
  1. Bruce Donaldson* (Lib)
  2. Eric Charlton* (Nat)
  3. Murray Nixon* (Lib)
  4. Murray Criddle* (Nat)
  5. Fran Weller (Lib)
  6. Dexter Davies (Nat)
  7. Anthony Fels (Lib)
  8. Barbara Morrell (Nat)
  1. Lea Logie
  2. Geoff Taylor
  1. Gary Nelson
  2. Anne Leishman

East Metropolitan

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Five seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats.

Labor candidates Liberal candidates Democrats candidates Greens candidates CTA candidates Natural Law candidates Ungrouped candidates
  1. Nick Griffiths*
  2. Ljiljanna Ravlich*
  3. Kate Doust
  4. Jane Saunders
  5. Brad George
  6. Paul Sulc
  1. Peter Foss*
  2. Derrick Tomlinson*
  3. Nick Bruining
  4. Kent Murphy
  5. Kristine McConnell
  1. Norm Kelly*
  2. Julie Ward
  1. Rowena Skinner
  2. Wayne Dierden
  1. Gerard Goiran
  2. Derk Gans
  1. Jody Nielsen
  2. Patti Roberts

Graeme Harris (Ind)
Mark Schneider (AMP)

Mining and Pastoral

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Five seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats.

Labor candidates Liberal candidates National candidates Democrats candidates Natural Law candidates
  1. Tom Stephens*
  2. Mark Nevill*
  3. Tom Helm*
  4. Peter McKerrow
  5. Jon Ford
  6. Omega Porteous
  1. Norman Moore*
  2. Greg Smith*
  3. Ken Baston
  4. Les Moss
  5. John Fawcett
  1. Dudley Maslen
  2. Maxine Cable
  3. Kevin Williams
  1. Patti Turney
  2. Shaaron du Bignon
  1. Lesley Maher
  2. Jennifer Andrews

North Metropolitan

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Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending two seats. The Liberal Party was defending four seats. Independent MLC Reg Davies was defending one seat.

Labor candidates Liberal candidates Democrats candidates Greens candidates Natural Law candidates Marijuana candidates
  1. Ed Dermer*
  2. Ken Travers*
  3. Mark Cuomo
  4. Nick Agocs
  5. Pauline O'Connor
  6. June Galea
  1. George Cash*
  2. Max Evans*
  3. Ross Lightfoot*
  4. Ray Halligan
  5. Cam Tinley
  6. Lesley Goudie
  7. Michael Sutherland
  1. Helen Hodgson*
  2. Stephen Crabbe
  1. Giz Watson*
  2. Robin Chapple
  1. George Kailis
  2. Elenora Kailis
  1. Gordon Huntley
  2. Michael Solonec
Independent candidates Ungrouped candidates
  1. Reg Davies
  2. Adam Davies
  1. Chris Burke
  2. Joan Samuel

Fred Rieben (AFP)

South Metropolitan

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Five seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending two seats. The Liberal Party was defending two seats. The Greens WA were defending one seat.

Labor candidates Liberal candidates Greens candidates Democrats candidates Natural Law candidates Racism No! candidates
  1. John Halden*
  2. Cheryl Davenport*
  3. Geoff Donegan
  4. Graham Giffard
  5. Dermot Buckley
  6. Andy Fitzgerald
  1. Simon O'Brien*
  2. Barbara Scott*
  3. Peter Bacich
  4. Patricia Waghorn
  5. Anthony Jarvis
  1. Jim Scott*
  2. Mary Jenkins
  1. Don Millar
  2. Shirley de la Hunty
  1. Cindy Hollings
  2. David Norman
  1. Clarrie Isaacs
  2. Arun Pradhan
Independent candidates Ungrouped candidates
  1. Huw Grossmith
  2. Mark Grossmith

Russell Aubrey (Ind)
Alison de Garis (AMP)

South West

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Seven seats were up for election. The Labor Party was defending three seats. The Liberal Party was defending three seats. The National Party was defending one seat.

Labor candidates Coalition candidates Greens candidates Democrats candidates Natural Law candidates CTA candidates Ungrouped candidates
  1. Bob Thomas*
  2. John Cowdell*
  3. Lois Anderson
  4. Marilyn Elson
  5. Gary De Jager
  1. Barry House* (Lib)
  2. Bill Stretch* (Lib)
  3. Muriel Patterson* (Lib)
  4. Murray Montgomery* (Nat)
  5. John Silcock (Lib)
  6. Robyn McSweeney (Lib)
  7. Rick Beatty (Nat)
  8. Pauline McLeod (Lib)
  9. Steve Thomas (Lib)
  10. Nigel Hallett (Lib)
  1. Chrissy Sharp*
  2. Basil Schur
  3. Len Howard
  1. Malcolm McKercher
  2. Helen van Noort
  1. Ian Sandwell
  2. Elspeth Clairs
  1. Justin Moseley
  2. Laurie Sugg

J J Amelia (AFP)
Paul Roth (AMP)

See also

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References

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