Eric Ripper Politician

Eric Stephen Ripper (born 13 September 1951) was an Australian politician. From 2008 to 2012 he was Leader of the Opposition and leader of the Labor Party in Western Australia.He grew up on a wheat/sheep farm near Nyabing. Ripper later attended Churchlands Senior High School and the University of Western Australia, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma of Education. Before entering politics, Ripper had a career as a teacher.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 13, 1951
Birth place	Subiaco Western Australia , Western Australia
Education	University of Western Australia
Profession	Teacher

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Office holder

office	Leader of the Opposition of Western Australia
party	Australian Labor Party
region	Electoral district of Belmont Electoral district of Ascot
successor	Glenys Godfrey Mark McGowan (politician)