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Reece Whitby
Profile
Reece Whitby is an Australian politician who has served as a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for the district of Baldivis since 2017. Before entering politics, he enjoyed a successful career as a journalist, working for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the Nine Network, and the Seven Network. Since his election, he has held several ministerial portfolios, including Minister for Emergency Services, Racing and Gaming, Small Business, Volunteering, and Environment and Climate Action. As of 2025, he remains a prominent member of the Western Australian Parliament and is noted for being one of the few Labor MPs not aligned with a specific faction.
Details
- Born
- 1964-05-29 · 62 years old
- Birth place
- Balga, Western Australia
- Education
- North Balga Primary School, Greenwood Senior High School
- Career
- Journalist at the South Western Times, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Nine Network, and Seven Network
