Paul Miles (politician)

Miles was born in the United Kingdom to parents, Beryl and Alan Miles, he then migrated to Australia and Perth in 1970. He is one of 5 children and grew up in the suburbs of Balcatta and Girrawheen.[2] Miles attended Osborne Park Primary School and Later Montrose Primary School in Girrawheen.[3]

Prior to his election the Legislative Assembly, Miles was a local government Councillor for the North Ward of the City of Wanneroo. Miles contested the 2005 Western Australian state election unsuccessfully and then successfully in 2008 and 2013.

He was defeated in 2017 by Sabine Winton, suffering an 18.2% swing against him, one of the largest in entire State, and was one of 7 sitting Ministers to be defeated.[4]

He is contesting the seat again, for the 5th time, at the upcoming 2021 State election. He is the only former MP who was defeated in 2017 to be recycled as a candidate for the upcoming election.[5]

Mr Miles is involved in many community groups, some are listed below.[6]

• -Chairman of the Northern Suburbs Transport Planning Study?
• -Member of the Australian National Flag Association (WA)
• -Member, Wanneroo Lions Club Past President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Committee Member. Active member Since 1983.

Former community involvement:

• -1996 to 2001: Wanneroo Local Drug Action Club. Committee Member.
• -2009 to 2011: WA Assistance Dogs Inc. Miles served as Patron of this group until it disbanded under his watch in late 2011.
• -2011 to 2012: Vice-Patron, Australia-Britain Society (WA).