Hi/Kaya, I’m Hugh Jones, your local Member for Darling Range.

I come from a family of healthcare workers. My father is a retired dentist, who had a practice in Gosnells for 25 years, and my mother is a nurse. Growing up in this environment instilled in me a sense of compassion for others, particularly for those doing it tough.

Wanting to serve my country, I joined the Navy in 1990. I served for 30 years and hold the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

My naval career has taken me across the country and overseas, meaning that I have been away from home for extended periods of time. Like many families where someone works away, we chose to live close to family when we moved back to Perth in 2005. They were a tremendous help when I was away at sea, supporting my wife and our two children, one of whom has a disability.

In the years since we moved home, my children, Grace and Gryff, have attended Kelmscott Primary School, and my wife Cam became a primary school teacher. She taught at Armadale Primary School before moving to Beenyup Primary School and is now teaching at West Byford Primary School.

Over the years, I have volunteered for the First Nations Homelessness Project, an organisation that seeks to improve the well-being of vulnerable families, and I have also been an active volunteer in local Landcare groups.

I was elected as a councillor for the River Ward of the City of Armadale in 2019 and worked hard to advocate for my community.

As your local member, I will ensure you have a strong voice in the Cook Labor Government.