Honorific
In the Parliament of Western Australia, the title 'The Honourable' is accorded to the following office holders
- Premier of Western Australia
- Deputy Premier and Ministers of the State Government
- President of the Legislative Council
- Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
- Members of the Legislative Council
After a member ceases his or her service in any of the offices above, they may (conditional on the approval of His Majesty the King) retain the use of the title 'The Honourable', subject to their completion of the following periods of service.
- Premier of Western Australia - one year's service
- Deputy Premier and Ministers of the State Government - three years' service
- Speaker of the Legislative Assembly - three years' service
- President of the Legislative Council - three years' service
- Members of the Legislative Council - 10 years' continuous service
Standard modes of address
Premier
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The Honourable (Dr) John/Jane Citizen MLA
Premier of Western Australia
[Address]
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Dear Premier
Conclusion
Yours faithfully
Deputy Premier
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The Honourable (Dr) John/Jane Citizen MLA
Deputy Premier of Western Australia
[Address]
Salutation
Dear Deputy Premier
Conclusion
Yours faithfully
Minister (Legislative Assembly)
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The Honourable (Dr) John/Jane Citizen MLA
Minister for .................
[Address]
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Dear Minister
Conclusion
Yours faithfully
Minister (Legislative Council)
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The Honourable (Dr) John/Jane Citizen MLC
Minister for .................
[Address]
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Dear Minister
Conclusion
Yours faithfully
President of the Legislative Council
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The Honourable (Dr) John/Jane Citizen MLC
President of the Legislative Council
[Address]
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Dear President
Conclusion
Yours faithfully
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
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The Honourable (Dr) John/Jane Citizen MLA
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
[Address]
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Dear Mr/Madam Speaker
Conclusion
Yours faithfully
Member (Legislative Council)
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The Honourable (Dr) John/Jane Citizen MLC
Member for .................
[Address]
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Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr Citizen
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Yours faithfully
Member (Legislative Assembly)
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Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr John/Jane Citizen MLA
Member for .................
[Address]
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Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr Citizen
Conclusion
Yours faithfully