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Christopher John "Chris" Baker Bachelor Bachelor of Laws, Notary Public, Australian politician, is a member of the Liberal Party, and was a Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly and City of Joondalup councillor.

Career

Baker was born in Brisbane and moved to Western Australia in 1989. Prior to entering parliament as the member for the newly created seat of Joondalup, he was a barrister, solicitor and proprietor of a law firm. In parliament, he was involved in a number of committees, including the Public Accounts Committee.

On 5 May 2001, Baker was elected as councillor for the Marina ward of Joondalup with an overwhelming majority of votes.

He was one of a group of councillors who supported the controversial Chief Executive Officer, Denis Smith, and was criticised by the inquiry into the City of Joondalup by lawyer Greg McIntyre.