Bill Hassell

The Hon. Bill Hassell AM, JP, was Liberal leader of the opposition in Western Australia during the mid-1980s and Agent General for WA from 1994 to 1996.

Mr Hassell is also a qualified lawyer, and his commercial experience includes property and commercial legal work, consulting work and directorships of public and private companies.

In 2000, Mr Hassell was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for services to the Western Australian Parliament, to the promotion of business and commerce, and to the community, particularly through Anglicare.

In 2003, he was awarded the Centenary of Federation Medal.