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Don Punch
Profile
Don Punch is an Australian politician who has served as the Member for Bunbury in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since 2017. Born in Pwllheli, Wales, he migrated to Australia at the age of 14. Before entering politics, Punch had a distinguished career as a social worker and public sector executive, notably serving as the CEO of the South West Development Commission from 1998 to 2016. He holds degrees in psychology, social work, and an MBA. Throughout his career, he has focused on regional development, including infrastructure projects such as the Busselton airport redevelopment and town centre renewals in Manjimup and Bunbury.
Details
- Born
- August 31, 1956 · 69 years old
- Birth place
- Pwllheli, Wales
- Education
- University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University
- Career
- Social worker, Regional Director for the Department for Family and Children's Services, CEO of the South West Development Commission
