Geoff Gallop

Australian Premier of Western Australia

Geoff Gallop - Australian Premier of Western Australia
Born

September 27th, 1951
73 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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Served as the 27th Premier of Western Australia from 2001 to 2006. Represented the Australian Labor Party and was the member for the electoral district of Victoria Park. Implemented significant reforms in the education and health sectors during tenure. Resigned from premiership in 2006, citing health reasons. After leaving politics, became a prominent academic and served as a professor and director at the University of Sydney.

Served as Premier of Western Australia

Led various reforms in education and health

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