Paul Omodei

Director / Planfarm

Paul Omodei is a lifelong farmer and grower, and former member of the Western Australian Parliament.

He is a farmer in the Pemberton District in the South West of Western Australia, specialising in horticulture for over 40 years.

During his 20-year parliamentary career, Mr Omodei held various ministerial appointments including the roles of Minister for Forest Products and Shadow Minister for Agriculture.

Prior to entering State Parliament, Mr Omodei was involved in the Local Government sector as a councillor for more than 14 years.

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2014

Director

Planfarm

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Person Activity

	NEWS: Tagged in Carey sells pragmatic reform process	18 Aug 2022
	NEW ROLE: Director, Planfarm	21 Apr 2021
	NEWS: Tagged in Tough times for a polarising premier	11 Mar 2021

News Articles

Monday, 19 August, 2013 - 06:48
Tough times for a polarising premier
From council amalgamations to Elizabeth Quay, power prices to ballooning debt, Colin Barnett faces criticism whichever way he turns.
Friday, 21 November, 2014 - 13:16
Couch potato on deregulation
WA potatoes grow in a unique regulatory climate.
Wednesday, 16 December, 2015 - 15:22
Preferred bidder for Market City
An industry consortium led by members of the Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries in WA has been selected as the preferred bidder for Market City, putting the state government a step closer to its first major asset sale.
Friday, 12 February, 2016 - 14:26
$135.5m from Market City sale
The state government has completed the first in a series of planned asset sales, announcing that it has concluded negotiations with an industry consortium to purchase the Perth Market Authority’s Market City.
Friday, 4 March, 2016 - 14:46
Timmel to lead Perth Markets
Former Skilled Group executive David Timmel has been appointed to the top job at Perth Markets, the newly formed company that has acquired the Perth Market Authority’s Market City.
Friday, 1 July, 2016 - 12:44
Romano, McMath join Perth Markets board
Two new directors have been appointed to Perth Markets, with Frank Romano replacing his former colleague Nick Tana on the board.
Wednesday, 31 August, 2016 - 11:39
Timmel steps down as Perth Markets CEO
Perth Markets will begin a fresh search for a chief executive to replace David Timmel, who has stepped down after just six months in the role.
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Friday, 15 December, 2017 - 11:35
Barnett to leave parliament next month
Former Premier Colin Barnett has called time on a nearly three decade parliamentary career, which included leading the Liberal Party to a surprise victory in 2008, and heading a government which increased social support spending and invested substantially in infrastructure.
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Friday, 10 July, 2020 - 16:01
Political profile a plus for councils
Whether as a stepping stone to higher duties or a role post-politics, local government provides an opportunity to serve.
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Thursday, 18 August, 2022 - 09:18
Carey sells pragmatic reform process
Local government reform is finally on track in WA, but some observers remain unconvinced what’s on offer is bold enough.

Couch potato on deregulation
Friday, 21 November, 2014 - 13:16

Political profile a plus for councils
Friday, 10 July, 2020 - 16:01
TimelineJS
Tough times for a polarising premier
Couch potato on deregulation
Preferred bidder for Market City
$135.5m from Market City sale
Timmel to lead Perth Markets
Romano, McMath join Perth Markets board
Timmel steps down as Perth Markets CEO
Barnett to leave parliament next month
Political profile a plus for councils
Carey sells pragmatic reform process
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Related Information

Positions - Current

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Position	Company	Year	Company's current rank	WA staff
Director	Planfarm	2014

Positions - Previous

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Position	Company	Year	Company's current rank
Councillor, President since 2017	Shire of Manjimup	2013 - 2023	41
Commissioner	Shire of Perenjori	2019 - 2020	83
Non-Executive Chair	Perth Markets Group	2016 - 2017	37
Commissioner	Shire of Cue	- 2013	82
Leader since 2006, Deputy Leader 2005	Liberal Party WA	1989 - 2008
MLA	Warren-Blackwood District	1996 - 2008
MLA, Warren-Blackwood District	Parliament of WA	1996 - 2008
Minister for Local Government (Minister for Water Resources 1993-1995)	Parliament of WA	1993 - 2001
Minister for Multicultural & Ethnic Affairs, Disability Services, Forest Products since 1999	Parliament of WA	1995 - 2001
Councillor, President since 1985	Shire of Manjimup	1977 - 1989	41