Paul Andrews (Australian politician)

Paul Andrews
Member of the Western Australian Parliament for Southern River
In office 10 February 2001 – 6 September 2008
Preceded by	Monica Holmes
Succeeded by	Peter Abetz
Personal details
Born	11 November 1955 Bunbury, Western Australia
Died	22 October 2009 (aged 53)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Spouse(s)	Gim-Hoon Andrews
Profession	Teacher

Paul William Andrews (11 November 1955 – 22 October 2009) was an Australian politician. He was a 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 two terms. Andrews also voiced his passion for reform to the organ donation transplant laws in Western Australia.

Paul Andrews died on 22 October 2009 from cancer at the age of 53, leaving behind a wife and three adult children.^[4]

References

1. "Extract from the Western Australian Parliamentary Handbook". 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
2. "ABC News Online - Western Australia general election 2005". 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
3. "ABC News Online - Western Australia general election 2008". 2008. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
4. "Perth Now News 23 October 2009". No Source. 23 October 2009.