Bill Marmion

Who is Bill Marmion?

William Richard "Bill" Marmion is an Australian politician. Bill attended Bunbury Senior High School. He has been a Liberal Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2008 state election, representing Nedlands. He won the seat after defeating sitting Liberal-turned-Independent MLA Sue Walker. Marmion, who holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Business Administration, was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport on 23 September 2008. On 11 August 2009 his portfolio was changed to Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, State Development and Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum. On 27 April 2010, following the resignation of Troy Buswell, he was appointed Minister for Commerce, Housing, and Science and Innovation, and Minister assisting the Treasurer. On 14 December 2010, his portfolio was changed once again to Minister for the Environment and Minister for Water. On 27 July 2012 as Minister for the Environment he gave the go-ahead for the Magellan mining company to continue exports of the dangerous lead carbonate through populated areas to the port of Fremantle.