ABOUT STEVE
About Steve.
Steve is proud to serve as the Member for Midland in the 42nd Parliament of Western Australia. For Steve, representing Midland is “the honour of his life”, a trust he believes is earned brick by brick, through hard work and open ears.
A lifelong local, Steve comes from a family steeped in public service. His father migrated from Sicily as a child and went on to become Mayor of the City of Vincent, shaping Steve’s early understanding that leadership is about showing up when it matters. His mother taught him that strength can be quiet, grounded in care, resilience and community. His grandparents, a stonemason, a grano worker, and two devoted homemakers, instilled in him the values of hard work, dignity and opportunity.
Public service runs through the family, with his siblings also contributing to government and community life. But for Steve, this legacy is not something to coast on, it is a standard to live up to.
Before entering Parliament, Steve built a career in the law, fighting for fairness and standing beside workers and families who needed a strong advocate. He represented workers in courts across the state and helped advance reforms in work health and safety, subcontractor protections, procurement practices and industrial manslaughter laws. This work continues to shape his commitment to justice and a fair go today.
Steve lives in the Midland area with his wife Jana, a pharmacist and business owner he describes as his “compass, co‑conspirator and clearest voice of reason” along with his children, Hugo, Allegra and Maximillia.
Our Community.
Steve’s connection to Midland runs deep. He speaks proudly of the region’s rich industrial heritage, from the Midland Railway Workshops to the union-built legacy that shaped generations of skilled workers. He believes that this spirit still drives the electorate today.
Steve is passionate about every suburb within the electorate - from the heritage streets of Guildford to the hidden bushland pockets of Boya, to the growing communities of Stratton and Swan View, to the Swan Valley’s blend of tradition and new opportunity. Steve sees each suburb as a chapter in a larger story of resilience, diversity and opportunity.
Steve's Values.
Steve is committed to building a better Midland, where everyone has the chance to thrive. His priorities include:
- Affordable, secure housing
- Better public transport, planning, and local infrastructure
- Strong schools and real support for families
- Quality health services close to home
- Apprenticeships, skills training and local jobs
- Protection of bushland, waterways and green spaces
- Policies grounded in fairness, dignity and inclusion - “no exceptions”
He believes that democracy is strongest when politicians remember they are “servants of the people,” and that fairness must be fought for “slowly, imperfectly and relentlessly”.
Steve's Vision.
Steve wants Midland to rise as a hub of innovation, industry and secure employment - part of a “Made in WA” future that respects our history and promotes opportunity. He supports WA Labor’s investment in reviving manufacturing, sporting facilities, affordable housing and social infrastructure across the electorate.
Above all, Steve promises to show up, listen, act, and work every day to ensure Midland remains a fair and thriving community.
Watch Steve's First Speech here.