Paul Papalia
Paul Papalia | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Police, Corrective Services, Racing and Gaming, Defence Industry and Veteran Issues | |
| Assumed office 18 March 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Michelle Roberts |
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Secret Harbour | |
| Assumed office 8 March 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Seat created |
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Warnbro | |
| In office 6 September 2008 – 8 March 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Seat created |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Peel | |
| In office 3 February 2007 – 6 September 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Norm Marlborough |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 July 1962 Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Occupation | Navy clearance diver |
| Website | www |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1978–2004 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Battles/wars | Iraq (UNSCOM) Iraq War |
| Awards | Conspicuous Service Cross |
Paul Papalia CSC (born 12 July 1962) is an Australian politician. He has been a Labor Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since February 2007. He is the current member for Secret Harbour. Papalia has previously been the member for Peel and Warnbro before their abolition as electorates. A decorated former navy diver who served two tours in Iraq, Papalia entered parliament after winning a by-election sparked by the resignation of scandal-tarred former minister Norm Marlborough.