13 Facts About Julian Grill

Julian Grill was born in Sydney and was brought up in Broken Hill, Collie and Subiaco.

Julian Grill attended Perth Modern School and the University of Western Australia from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws.

Julian Grill was admitted to the Western Australian Bar of the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 1966.

Julian Grill was elected as the Member for Yilgarn-Dundas in Western Australia's Lower House in 1977.

Julian Grill was re-elected in subsequent elections, and was promoted to the front bench in 1981.

Julian Grill became Minister for Transport in the First Burke Ministry in 1983.

Julian Grill later served in the Agriculture, Fisheries, the North West, Regional Development, Economic Development, Trade and Tourism portfolios.

Julian Grill retired from politics in 2001 and did not contest the 2001 election.

Julian Grill helped secure compensation for victims of the mortgage brokers scandal in Western Australia and played a key role in advancing several major projects, many of which generated significant employment in Western Australia.

Julian Grill was found not guilty of all charges.

In 2014 Julian Grill was involved in business providing specialist expertise in negotiation, business acquisitions, property development and general management.

Julian Grill has been chairman or a non-executive director of Australian Securities Exchange-listed companies Asia Oil and Minerals, Kalgoorlie Boulder Resources, Regal Resources, and Focus Resources.

Julian Grill's interests include agriculture, resources, civil rights and the Goldfields of Western Australia.