Western Australian Branch
 | The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is an association of Commonwealth Parliamentarians who, irrespective of gender, race, religion or culture, are united by community of interest – promoting knowledge and understanding about parliamentary democracy and respect for the rule of law and individual rights and freedoms. The Association’s purpose is to promote knowledge and understanding of the constitutional, legislative, economic, social and cultural systems within a parliamentary democratic framework. It undertakes this mission with particular reference to the countries of the Commonwealth of Nations and to countries having close historical and parliamentary associations with it. It provides the sole means of regular consultation among Members of Commonwealth Parliaments. It fosters cooperation and understanding among them and promotes the study of and respect for Parliament. Its role is endorsed by Commonwealth Parliaments and Heads of Government. It pursues these objectives by means of:
Association Branches now exist in more than 170 national, state, provincial and territorial Parliaments, with a total membership of over 15,000 Parliamentarians. Branches are grouped geographically into nine Commonwealth Regions for representation on the CPA Executive Committee and for the organization of regional conferences and seminars on parliamentary practice and procedure. The Regions are: Africa; Asia; Australia; British Islands and Mediterranean; Canada; Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic; India; Pacific, and South-East Asia. Executive Committee Members of the Western Australian Branch |
| Joint Presidents: | | Hon. Grant Woodhams, MLA (Chairman) Hon. Barry House, MLC |
| Vice Presidents: | | Hon. Colin Barnett, MLA Hon. Eric Ripper, MLA Hon. Sue Ellery, MLC |
| Nominated Party Members: | | Mr Vincent Catania, MLA Mr Ian Blayney, MLA Hon Wendy Duncan, MLC Hon Brian Ellis, MLC Mr John Hyde, MLA Mr Tony Krsticevic, MLA Hon Fran Logan, MLC Mr Paul Miles, MLA Hon Norman Moore, MLC Mr David Templeman, MLA Hon Giz Watson, MLC |
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| Honorary Secretary/Treasurer: | | Mr Peter J. McHugh Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Legislative Assembly Parliament House PERTH WA 6000 Phone: (+61 8) 9222 7215 Fax: (+61 8) 9222 7818 Email: cpawa@parliament.wa.gov.au |
| Assistant Honorary Secretary: | | Mr Malcolm Peacock Clerk of the Legislative Council |
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