Brian Ellis (Australian politician)
Brian Charles Ellis (born 28 April 1950) is an Australian politician. He was a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Council from 2007 to 2017, representing the region of Agricultural.
Brian Ellis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for Agricultural Region | |
| In office 16 July 2007 – 21 May 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret Rowe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 April 1950 Wongan Hills, Western Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Gordon (m. 1971) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Ellis was first elected to parliament on a countback, following the resignation of fellow Liberal Margaret Rowe.
Ellis was born in Wongan Hills, Western Australia. He was a farmer prior to entering politics.
In 2020, the Western Australian Corruption and Crime Commission found that Ellis engaged in serious misconduct in using his electorate allowance to fund personal lifestyle expenses, including expensive dinners and visits to strip clubs.[1]
References
- "Former Liberal MPs spent taxpayer dollars on strippers, lavish dinners and 'sham' job for lover". www.abc.net.au. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
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