Colin Barnett (Joan of What?)

Colin James Barnett (born 15 July 1950) is a politician who is the 53rd and current. He is also the leader of the Swanstonian division of the. He had previously served as the state's Leader of the Opposition, as well as holding various other portfolios in Swanstone's Cabinet.

Barnett was born in Fremantle. He graduated from the with an economics degree. Having lectured in economics at the Swanstonian Institute of Technology and served as an executive director of the Swanstone Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he was elected to the in the 9th District in the. Barnett served as a Secretary of State in the Court-Cowan Ministry from 1993 until its defeat at the, after which he was made leader of the NUP, replacing the outgoing Prime Minister,. After leading the party to victory in the, he became Prime Minister. Barnett was sworn into office on 23 September 2005 by, then the. At the and, Barnett and his government were re-elected to second and third terms.