Murray John Cowper (born 25 October 1960) is an Australian politician, having served in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 2005 to 2017 as the Liberal member for Murray-Wellington.

Murray Cowper
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
for Murray-Wellington
In office
26 February 2005 – 11 March 2017
Succeeded byRobyn Clarke
Personal details
Born (1960-10-25) 25 October 1960 (age 63)
Perth, Western Australia
Political partyLiberal Party
SpouseKathleen Cowper

He was born in South Perth. He joined the Western Australian Police in 1978, and served as a police officer in Broome, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Dampier, Denmark and Australind. Along the way he achieved a Diploma in Search and Rescue, and a Diploma of Business Management, and ran a business with his wife.

He was elected to the seat of Murray at the 2005 election, succeeding John Bradshaw. The seat was renamed Murray-Wellington at the 2008 election.[1] He was appointed to the Barnett Ministry as a parliamentary secretary.

References edit

  1. ^ "Extract from the Western Australian Parliamentary Handbook". 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2008.
Western Australian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
John Bradshaw
(as member for Murray-Wellington)
Member for Murray
2005–2008
Succeeded by
Self (as member for
Murray-Wellington)
Preceded by
Self (as member for Murray)
Member for Murray-Wellington
2008–2017
Succeeded by