15 Facts About Jim McGinty

James Andrew McGinty was born on 22 September 1949 and is an Australian former politician.

Jim McGinty was a Labor member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1990 to 2009, representing the district of Fremantle.

Jim McGinty was Labor Party leader and Leader of the Opposition from 1994 to 1996.

Jim McGinty served as a minister, most notably as Attorney-General, in the governments of Carmen Lawrence, Geoff Gallop and Alan Carpenter.

Jim McGinty was born in the Western Australian town of Kalgoorlie.

Jim McGinty studied Arts and Law at the University of Western Australia.

Jim McGinty was made the Minister for Housing, Construction, Services and Heritage.

Jim McGinty became leader of his party in 1994, succeeding Ian Taylor, only to be replaced by Geoff Gallop prior to the 1996 state election.

Jim McGinty however was replaced as deputy after the 1996 election by Eric Ripper.

Jim McGinty became the Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs, Minister for Electoral Affairs, and Minister for Peel and South West.

Jim McGinty retained these portfolios until Labor's defeat at the 2008 state election.

Jim McGinty had stood down as ALP leader without having a chance of presenting his case to the people of why he should be Premier at the 1996 election.

Jim McGinty however did not nominate to replace Premier Gallop as factional deals had ensured Alan Carpenter becoming the next ALP leader and thus Premier.

In recognition of his contribution to law reform and the Parliament of Western Australia, Mr Jim McGinty was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2013.

On 3 April 2009, Jim McGinty announced his retirement from politics.