Albert Jacob
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The Honourable Albert Jacob JP MLA |
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| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Ocean Reef |
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In office 6 September 2008 – 11 March 2017 |
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16 March 1980 Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Alma mater | University of Western Australia |
| Awards |
2016 40under40 Winner 2004 UWA 'Association of Consulting Architects Prize' |
| Website | albertjacob.net |
2016 40under40 Winner
Albert Paul Jacob (born 16 March 1980) is an Australian politician. He was the member for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Ocean Reef from 2008 to 2017, and the Minister for the Environment and Heritage in Colin Barnett's government. He had previously served as the Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering and Youth, from June 2012 to March 2013. His seat was abolished prior to the 2017 state election and he was defeated contesting Burns Beach.
Jacob was born in Subiaco, Western Australia on 16 March 1980. He grew up in Wanneroo, and was educated at Kingsway Christian College. Jacob was a horticulturalist before studying at the University of Western Australia and graduating with a Bachelor of Environmental Design and a Masters in Architecture.
Jacob has lived in the Northern Suburbs of Perth his entire life.
Albert Jacob’s State Parliament career began on 6 September 2008 when he was elected the inaugural member for the Western Australian seat of Ocean Reef. Prior to this he served almost three years on the Joondalup City Council in the North Central Ward.
He was appointed Environment and Heritage Minister in March 2013, following the re-election of the Liberal National Government.
Then aged 33, his appointment saw him become one of the youngest ministers ever appointed in Western Australia.
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