Paul Andrews (Australian politician)
Paul Andrews | |
|---|---|
| In office 10 February 2001 – 6 September 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Monica Holmes |
| Succeeded by | Peter Abetz |
| Constituency | Southern River |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 November 1955 Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Died | 22 October 2009 |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse | Gim-Hoon Andrews |
| Profession | Teacher |
Paul William Andrews (born 11 November 1955 - died 22 October 2009) was an Australian politician. He was an Labor member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 2001 to 2008, representing the electorate of Southern River.[1]
Andrews entered parliament at the 2001 state election by defeating sitting Liberal MP Monica Holmes. He won re-election at the 2005 state election by defeating Holmes a second time.[2] Seeking a third term at the 2008 state election, Andrews lost his seat to Liberal candidate Peter Abetz.[3]
Andrews had also battled kidney disease for years and championed organ transplant in the Western Australian State Parliament for his 2 terms. Andrews also voiced his passion for reform to the organ donation transplant laws in Western Australia.
Paul Andrews died on the 22 October 2009 from cancer at the age of 53, leaving behind a wife and three adult children. [4]
References
- ^ "Extract from the Western Australian Parliamentary Handbook". 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
- ^ "ABC News Online - Western Australia general election 2005". 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
- ^ "ABC News Online - Western Australia general election 2008". 2008. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
- ^ "Perth Now News 23 October 2009".
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