Dr Mike Nahan MLA,
Member for Riverton

BA(Econ), MA(AgEcon), PhD(Econ)

Mike Nahan was elected as the Member for Riverton in the 2008 State Election. He is a Trustee of the Parliamentary Superannuation Board and is Chairman of the Economics and Industry Standing Committee in State Parliament.

The Premier, Colin Barnett has given Mike the special task of helping to make WA's relationship with Singapore and Malaysia even stronger, broader and closer, given that there is great potential for further trade and commercial links, for the sharing of cultural events and facilities, and for the exchange of people and skills.

Mike has lived in Australia for the last 31 years. He is originally from the United States and arrived in Western Australia in 1982. Prior to his role as a State politician, Mike was employed as Executive Director of the Institute of Public Affairs, which is Australia's oldest and largest private think tank.

He has been an academic, a consultant economist, a company director, a newspaper columnist and a public commentator.

Mike holds a PhD in Economics from the Australian National University and was awarded a Centenary Medal by the Australian Government in 2000 for his contribution to public policy.

A keen sportsman himself, Mike is proud to be the Patron of the Riverton Football Club Inc and Vice Patron of the Willetton Sports Club.

Mike is married to Dr Nyuk Nahan, who is originally from Malaysia and they have two children, Keavy and Key, and a dog named Mango. Mike has a passion for ideas, debate and growth, and a keen interest in sailing.

The Nahan family: Nyuk, Mike, Key and Keavy	Mike and Mango