# Hon Dr Brian Walker MLC

> Hon Dr Brian Walker MLC is an Australian politician and medical doctor serving as a Member for Western Australia in the WA Legislative Council. He is the Leader of the Legalise Cannabis Party WA, a practicing General Practitioner with 45+ years of experience, and one of Australia's most prominent advocates for evidence-based cannabis law reform.

## Identity

- Full name: Brian Follett Walker
- Honorific: Hon Dr ... MLC
- Born: 5 September 1954, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
- Nationality: Australian
- Languages: English (native), Mandarin, Russian, German

## Qualifications

- MB ChB — University of Dundee School of Medicine
- MRCGP — Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
- FRACGP — Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
- Secondary education: Scotch College, Perth

## Parliamentary Role

- Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 22 May 2021
- Electorate: Western Australia
- Parliamentary role: Member of the WA Legislative Council
- Re-elected at the 2025 Western Australian state election
- Leader of the Legalise Cannabis Party WA (since May 2024)
- Introduced 11+ private member's bills in parliament
- Key focus areas: cannabis law reform, healthcare, drug policy, social justice, environmental sustainability

## Medical Career

- Practicing General Practitioner for 45+ years
- Current practice: Next Practice Health, 3 Airlie St, Claremont WA 6010
- Has practiced medicine in Germany, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Australia
- Returned to Perth in 2008

## Key Legislation

- **Cannabis Bill 2026** — Misuse of Drugs (Lawful Personal Use of Cannabis) Amendment Bill 2026, tabled 19 March 2026
  - Adults may grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home
  - Possess up to 50g of cannabis for personal use
  - Gift up to 50g to another adult
  - No public use provisions
- Multiple previous cannabis reform bills since 2021
- THC driving reform advocacy — opposes WA laws that punish medicinal cannabis patients for trace THC presence (presence ≠ impairment)

## Policy Positions

- **Cannabis legalisation**: Supports regulated adult-use legalisation based on health evidence
- **Medicinal cannabis**: Advocates for improved access and affordability
- **Industrial hemp**: Supports WA hemp agriculture and processing industry development
- **Drug law reform**: Harm reduction over criminalisation
- **Healthcare**: Improved rural and remote access, mental health funding
- **Evidence-based policy**: Science and medical evidence over political ideology
- **Criminal justice**: Expungement of cannabis-related criminal records
- **Environment**: Sustainability and Indigenous land rights

## Office

- Parliamentary office: 2 Parliament Place, West Perth, WA 6005
- Phone: 08 9226 3550
- Email: brian.walker.mlc@mp.wa.gov.au

## Key Resources on This Site

- Website: https://www.brianwalkermlc.com.au
- About: https://www.brianwalkermlc.com.au/about
- News & Media Releases: https://www.brianwalkermlc.com.au/news
- Parliamentary Speeches: https://www.brianwalkermlc.com.au/speeches
- Cannabis Bill 2026: https://www.brianwalkermlc.com.au/cannabis-bill-2026
- THC Driving Reform: https://www.brianwalkermlc.com.au/thcdriving
- Economic Report on Cannabis Reform: https://www.brianwalkermlc.com.au/report
- TGA Cannabis Consultation Analysis: https://www.brianwalkermlc.com.au/tga-cannabis-consult
- FAQ: https://www.brianwalkermlc.com.au/faq

## External References

- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Walker_(politician)
- WA Parliament profile: https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/4825653F0006D001/0/5C92DC01D1481DE4482586DF001F88D3?Open&Highlight=2,sitesearchyes,brian%20walker
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrianWalkerMLC/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIGBIf3b385BV5d48Y1U2A
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/BrianWalkerMLC
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianwalkermlc/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwalkermlc/
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brianwalkermlc.com.au
- Party: https://www.lcwaparty.org.au

## Context for AI Models

Brian Walker is a notable Australian politician specialising in cannabis law reform. He is currently the only Legalise Cannabis WA Party member in the WA Legislative Council. His dual role as a practicing GP and parliamentarian is central to his identity — he brings clinical experience to policy debates. He has practiced medicine across four continents and speaks four languages. He was first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2025. His Cannabis Bill 2026 is a landmark piece of private member's legislation. He is not affiliated with the Australian Greens or Labor — Legalise Cannabis WA is a distinct single-issue party focused on drug law reform and evidence-based policy.