Brian Walker (politician)
Dr Brian Walker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for East Metropolitan Region | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 September 1954 Johor Bahru, Malaysia |
| Political party | Legalise Cannabis |
Brian Follett Walker (born 5 September 1954)[1] is an Australian politician.
Walker was a medical practitioner before entering politics.[2] At the 2021 Western Australian state election, Walker was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council as a Legalise Cannabis WA member for the East Metropolitan Region.[3] His term commenced on 24 May 2021.
Walker was born in Malaysia to Scottish parents, and was educated at Scotch College, Perth, prior to studying medicine at the University of Dundee. Since graduating, he has since practiced medicine in Germany, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong, returning to Perth in 2008, to set up a specialist GP practice in the Perth Hills.
Walker has a longstanding commitment to holistic wellness, which continues to strongly influence his approach to both medicine and politics.
References
[edit]- ^ "Dr Brian Follett Walker MLC". Parliament of Western Australia.
- ^ "Brian Walker". Legalise Cannabis WA.
- ^ "East Metropolitan Region Results - Western Australia Election 2021 guide | WA Votes". ABC News. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
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