Nigel Hallett

Nigel Charles Hallett (born 6 February 1953) is an Australian politician. He was a member of the Western Australian Legislative Council representing the South West Region from 2005 to 2017. Elected to Parliament in the 2005 state election he was a member of the Liberal Party until 16 June 2016, when he announced he was resigning from the Liberal Party and joining the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party,[1][2] which he represented at the 2017 election. He was not re-elected.[3]

Nigel Hallett
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for South West Region
In office
22 May 2005  21 May 2017
Personal details
Born (1953-02-06) 6 February 1953
Bridgetown, Western Australia
Political partyShooters and Fishers (2016–present)
Previous affiliations:
Liberal (2005-2016)
Spouse(s)Susan
ChildrenTwo
ProfessionFarmer

Hallett completed his early education in Bridgetown but completed high school education at Hampton Senior High School in Perth.

He is married to Susan Hallett and they have two sons; Ian and Michael.

References

  1. "Extract from the Western Australian Parliamentary Handbook". 2008. Retrieved 28 June 2008.
  2. Kagi, Jacob (16 June 2016). "Veteran WA Liberal Nigel Hallett defects to minor party". ABC News. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  3. "South West Region Profile and Results". 2017 State General Election. Western Australian Electoral Commission. Archived from the original on 12 March 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
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