The Chair’s 30 with Hon David Michael MLA

Committee for Perth is pleased to be hosting the Hon. David Michael MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Ports; Road Safety; Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport for our next The Chair’s 30 event on Thursday, 29 August 2024.

Minister Michael will present an update on his vision for the future of Perth, focusing on developments in ports and transportation, as well as WA’s aspirations to be a major player in global decarbonisation and downstream processing of critical minerals initiatives.

Held in the exquisite dining hall at heritage-listed Lamont’s Bishops House, The Chair’s 30 is a forum where an exclusive group of leaders from Committee for Perth’s Gold and Silver members come together to discuss issues that are critical to Perth’s future.

We hope you can join us for this important conversation to share your business and industry expertise in advancing and diversifying our State’s economy.

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Our speaker

Hon David Michael MLA

David Michael grew up in Tuart Hill and is dedicated to serving the community. He has lived locally his entire life and went to Tuart Hill Primary School and Servite College. He is a life member of the Tuart Hill Cricket Club, a board member of Tuart Hill Primary School, and a patron of the Osborne Park Bowling Club.

David studied Economics at the University of Western Australia and while at University he joined both the Australian Labor Party and the Australian Republican Movement.

At 25 years old, David was voted in as the youngest Councillor the City of Stirling has ever had. He held that role for 12 years, including two years as Deputy Mayor, before being elected to State Parliament as the Member for Balcatta in March 2017.

In 2021 David was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier after previously serving as the Government Whip in the Legislative Assembly for his first term of Parliament.

In June 2023, David was appointed as Minister for Ports; Local Government; Road Safety; and Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport. In December he was handed the portfolio of Mines and Petroleum while relinquishing Local Government.

David enjoys playing cricket for his local club, where he has played over 250 senior games when he can, and enjoys watching the Fremantle Dockers, Perth Wildcats and the Claremont Tigers.