The Australia Korea Business Council of WA today announced the election of the Hon Mr. Eric Ripper as 2nd Patron of the AKBCWA. Mr Ripper had a long and distinguished career in the WA Parliament over 25 years as a member of the Australian Labor Party, including time as Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Energy; and Minister for State Development, as well as Leader of the Opposition. Mr. Ripper has strong links to Korea and during his time as Minister for State Developmen