Albert Jacob was the member for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Ocean Reef from 2008 to 2017, and the Minister for the Environment and Heritage in Colin Barnett's government.
13 Facts About Albert Jacob
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Albert Jacob had previously served as the Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering and Youth, from June 2012 to March 2013.
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Albert Jacob's seat was abolished prior to the 2017 state election and he was defeated contesting Burns Beach.
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Albert Jacob grew up in Wanneroo, and was educated at Kingsway Christian College.
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Albert Jacob was a horticulturist before studying at the University of Western Australia and graduating with a Bachelor of Environmental Design, and a Masters in Architecture.
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Albert Jacob has always lived in the northern suburbs of Perth.
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Albert Jacob was appointed Environment and Heritage Minister in March 2013, following the re-election of the Liberal-National coalition government.
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Albert Jacob was the inaugural deputy chair of the Ocean Reef Marina Committee, and was the deputy chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Community Development and Justice for four years.
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In June 2013, Albert Jacob oversaw creation of the Department of Parks and Wildlife along with the Department of Environment Regulation, replacing the Department of Environment and Conservation.
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Albert Jacob introduced an $81.5 million Kimberley Science and Conservation Strategy to provide for long-term conservation of the Kimberley region, particularly the protection of the region's unique animals, plants and marine environment.
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Albert Jacob oversaw the $21-million Parks for People initiative, proposing to create 450 new camp and caravan sites in 16 of the state's national parks.
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Albert Jacob was elected Mayor of the City of Joondalup in October 2017, succeeding Troy Pickard.
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Albert Jacob believes that voting in local government elections should be compulsory.