John Kobelke
| The Honourable John Kobelke | |
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| Member of the Western Australian Parliament for Balcatta | |
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Assumed office 26 February 2005 | |
| Preceded by | New creation |
| Member of the Western Australian Parliament for Nollamara | |
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In office 4 February 1989 – 25 February 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Keith James Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
John Charles Kobelke 30 June 1949 Mount Lawley, Western Australia |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Profession | Teacher |
John Charles Kobelke (born 30 June 1949) in Mount Lawley, Western Australia is an Australian politician. He has been an ALP member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since February 1989, representing the electorate of Balcatta.[1]
Until the defeat of the Carpenter government in 2008, Kobelke was variously Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Community Safety; Water Resources; Sport and Recreation.
He was educated at Christian Brothers' High School, Highgate and the University of Western Australia. He has also taught at various schools across Perth.
In 1989, he was elected to the seat of Nollamara, which has since been renamed Balcatta. During 1992 he was the Parliamentary Secretary to Cabinet in the Lawrence Government.
During the years of 1993-2000, when the Labor Party was in opposition, he served as the spokesperson for Labour Relations, Planning, Lands, Housing, Youth, Education, Employment and Training, Works and Services and Freedom of Information.
He has served the portfolios of Training from 2001–2003 and as the Minister assisting in public sector management from 2003-2005.
On 20 March 2012, Kobelke announced that he would not stand for re-election in the 2013 Western Australian State election due to personal reasons.[2]
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| Western Australian Legislative Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Keith Wilson |
Member for Nollamara 1989–2005 |
Succeeded by Seat abolished |
| Preceded by Seat re-established |
Member for Balcatta 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Chris Hatton |