Andrea Mitchell (politician)

For the political journalist, see Andrea Mitchell.
Andrea Mitchell
Member of the Western Australian Parliament
for Kingsley
Assumed office
6 September 2008
Preceded by Judy Hughes
Personal details
Born (1956-02-27) 27 February 1956
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Citizenship Australian
Political party Liberal Party of Australia
Alma mater University of Western Australia
Occupation Teacher, tennis administrator
Website www.andreamitchell.com.au

Andrea Ruth Mitchell (born 27 February 1956) is an Australian politician. She has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since 2008, representing the district of Kingsley.

Mitchell was born in Brisbane, Queensland in 1956 and arrived in Western Australia in 1970 as a teenager. She attended the University of Western Australia (UWA) where she graduated with a Bachelor of Physical Education degree. After completing a Diploma of Education, Mitchell spent 15 years as a high school teacher. Prior to entering politics she worked for the Western Australian Government in the Department of Sport and Recreation. She is a former president of Tennis West and has been a director of Tennis Australia.[1][2]

Mitchell was first elected to parliament at the 2008 state election. She defeated incumbent Labor MP Judy Hughes.[1] After the 2013 state election Mitchell was promoted to Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Mental Health; Disability Services and Child Protection.[3] On the 31st March 2016 Mitchell was promoted to Minister for Mental Health; Child Protection.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Current Members - Ms Andrea Ruth Mitchell MLA BPE, DipEd, FAICD". Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  2. ↑ "Kingsley - 2013 Western Australian Election". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "Current Members - Ms Andrea Ruth Mitchell MLA BPE, DipEd, FAICD". Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  4. ↑ "Current Members - Ms Andrea Ruth Mitchell MLA BPE, DipEd, FAICD". Parliament of Western Australia. Retrieved 22 April 2016.

External links

Western Australian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
Judy Hughes		 Member for Kingsley
2008–present 		Incumbent


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