Michael worked for several state Labor MPs, and ran unsuccessfully for Churchlands in 2001. In 2005 he was elected to City of Stirling council, becoming its youngest ever member, aged 25. He served as deputy mayor from 2011 to 2013.[1]
In March 2021, he was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary to the returned McGowan Labor Government, after having served as Government Whip since the 2017 election.[3]
Michael also acts in the following roles for various organizations:[4]
Minister for Police’s representative on the State Graffiti Taskforce
Chair of the Local Government Act Review Panel
Chair of the Stephenson Avenue Project Steering Group; and
Growing up in Tuart Hill, Michael went to Tuart Hill Primary School and Servite College for his education. He is a life member of the Tuart Hill Cricket Club, a board member of Tuart Hill Primary School, and a patron of the Osborne Park Bowling Club. Michael enjoys playing cricket, and he supports the Perth Wildcats, Fremantle Dockers and Claremont Tigers.[8]