Paul Papalia | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Police, Corrective Services, Racing and Gaming, Defence Industry and Veteran Issues | |
| Assumed office 18 March 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Michelle Roberts |
| Member of the Western Australian Parliament for Warnbro | |
| Assumed office 6 September 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency Created |
| Member of the Western Australian Parliament for Peel | |
| In office 3 February 2007 – 6 September 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Norm Marlborough |
| Succeeded by | Constituency Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 July 1962 Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Occupation | Navy clearance diver |
| Website | www |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1978–2004 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Battles/wars | Iraq (UNSCOM) Iraq War |
| Awards | Conspicuous Service Cross |
Paul Papalia CSC (born 12 July 1962) is an Australian politician. He has been a Labor Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since February 2007. Originally the member for Peel. He is now the member for Warnbro. A decorated former navy diver who served two tours in Iraq, Papalia entered parliament after winning a by-election sparked by the resignation of scandal-tarred former minister Norm Marlborough.