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Mr Christopher (Chris) David Hatton MLA
DipTchg, BEd, GradCertEdAdmin
House:
Legislative Assembly
Party:
Liberal Party
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Speeches by Mr Christopher (Chris) David Hatton
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HATTON, Chris MLA
Former Member for Balcatta (9 March 2013 to 11 March 2017)
Liberal Party
PARLIAMENTARY SERVICE
Elected to the Thirty-Ninth Parliament for Balcatta on 9 March 2013 in succession to Hon John Charles Kobelke (retired). Defeated at the general election of 11 March 2017 for the seat of Balcatta by David Michael (ALP).
Standing Committees
Member, Community Development and Justice Standing Committee from 9 May 2013 to 19 August 2014.
Member, Community Development and Justice Standing Committee from 26 February 2015 to 30 January 2017.
PERSONAL
Birth
Born 15 April 1957, Perth, Western Australia.
Marital Status
Married.
Qualifications and Occupation before entering Parliament
DipTchg, BEd, GradCertEdAdmin
ELECTORATE — SHORT DESCRIPTION
The electorate of Balcatta is located in the North Metropolitan Region and includes parts of the City of Stirling; including all of the the localities of Balcatta, Joondanna, Stirling, and Tuart Hill; and parts of Hamersley and Osborne Park.
Enrolment (9 March 2015) 25,592; area: 20 sq kms.