Michelle Roberts
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Michelle Roberts
Speaker of the WA Legislative Assembly / Parliament of WA
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Michelle Roberts is the Labor Party Member of the Western Australia Legislative Assembly for Midland. She was the Minister for Police & Road Safety from 2017 until her appointment as Speaker of the WA Legislative Assembly in March 2021, becoming the first female to be elected to the role.
Prior to Labor's state election win in March 2017, Ms Roberts was Shadow Minister for Police; Road Safety; Crime Prevention; Culture and the Arts; Manager of Opposition Business. In November 2015, Mrs Roberts became the longest-serving female parliamentarian in Western Australia's history.
She was a high school teacher, civil servant and local government councillor before entering politics.
Prior to Labor's state election win in March 2017, Ms Roberts was Shadow Minister for Police; Road Safety; Crime Prevention; Culture and the Arts; Manager of Opposition Business. In November 2015, Mrs Roberts became the longest-serving female parliamentarian in Western Australia's history.
She was a high school teacher, civil servant and local government councillor before entering politics.
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| NEWS: Tagged in Long-serving Roberts stands down | 16 Oct 2024 |
| NEWS: Tagged in At Close of Business 12 September 2022 | 12 Sep 2022 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Limited union role likely in Labor policy | 30 Mar 2021 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Don’t mention the factions | 18 Mar 2021 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Signs of Labor's future in junior appointments | 17 Mar 2021 |
| NEW ROLE: Speaker of the WA Legislative Assembly, Parliament of WA | 17 Mar 2021 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Liberal, Nationals seats in doubt | 16 Mar 2021 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Left rises in Labor’s second term | 15 Mar 2021 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Key ministers, staffers depart | 15 Mar 2021 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Post-poll opportunities and costs | 15 Mar 2021 |
