welcome

Robin Chapple was first elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council on February 10, 2001. He is the first member of the Greens (WA) ever elected for the vast Mining and Pastoral Region. In the early State Election of 6 September 2008  Robin was re-elected for the region.

With a background in engineering, Aboriginal community development, local government, nuclear and mining issues, Robin is well placed to represent the diverse communities of the north-west.

Please call our office if you have any queries or issues you wish to raise - there are many ways we can help. For the next four years, you have a Green voice in Parliament.

portfolio areas

Energy & Climate Change; Mines and Petroleum; State Development & Industry; Nuclear Energy; Local Government; Waste Management; Ports; Pastoral Issues; Aboriginal Issues; Racing and Gaming; and Regional Sustainability.

"I look forward to my term in this Chamber, proudly representing the future of the Mining and Pastoral Region, Western Australia, Australia and our planet. I commit my time in this Chamber to representing the needs of the community, the environment, a healthy and sustainable future for all future generations and to my grandchild in the gallery, Tailor Jack. That is why I am here."

Robin Chapple MLC Inaugural Speech, Tuesday, 29 May 2001