Biography for EVANS, Richard David ConroyMember for Cowan (WA) 1993-98
Liberal Party of Australia
Parliamentary Service
Elected to the House of Representatives for Cowan, Western Australia, 1993 and 1996. Defeated at general elections 1998.
Committee Service
House of Representatives Standing: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs from 12.5.93 to 29.1.96; Environment, Recreation and the Arts from 12.5.93 to 29.1.96; Long Term Strategies from 30.9.93 to 29.1.96; Community Affairs from 23.2.94 to 29.1.96; Industry, Science and Technology from 29.5.96 to 31.8.98; Publications from 26.6.96 to 31.8.98.
Joint Statutory: Public Works from 29.5.96 to 31.8.98; Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings from 30.5.96 to 31.8.98.
Party Positions
Branch President, Liberal Party 1990.
Cowan Division Campaign Director, Liberal Party 1991-93.
Conferences, Delegations and Visits
Member, Official Delegation to South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana, July 1994.
Personal
Born 7.9.53 at Melbourne, Vic.
Married.
Qualifications and Occupation before entering Federal Parliament
FAIM.
Fellow, Company Directors Institute.
Apprentice.
Tradesman.
Sales executive.
Corporate manager.
Business consultant.
Small business operator.
Electorate
Description: Outer metropolitan.
Location: North of Perth; it includes the centres of Alexander Heights, Ballajura, Girrawheen, Greenwood, Kingsley, Koondoola, Landsdale, Malaga, Marangaroo, Noranda, Wangara, Woodvale, and parts of Balga, Dianella, Morley and Wanneroo.
Area: 109 sq km (approx.).
Electors enrolled: 81 270 (at 5.2.96).
Industries: Retail and service industries, market gardens, vineyards, light industry.
State electorates: Cowan includes the Western Australian Legislative Assembly electorate of Kingsley, and parts of Balcatta, Dianella, Marangaroo, Morley, Nollamara and Swan Hills.