Career
He retired in 2005
During his time in parliament he served as a minister: -
Minister for Health. Consumer Affairs: 16 February 1993 – 10 February 1995. Minister for the Arts: 16 February 1993 – 22 December 1999.
Minister for Fair Trading: 3 November 1993 – 21 December 1995.
Minister for Water Resources: 10 February 1995 – 21 December 1995. Minister for the Environment: 10 February 1995 – 9 January 1997.
Attorney General. Minister for Justice: 21 December 1995 – 16 February 2001.
He worked as a barrister and solicitor before entering parliament. He gained his Queens Council status while serving as Attorney General of Western Australia.