Alan Ridge

Keith Alan Ridge (born 18 July 1934) is a former Australian politician who was a Liberal Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia from 1968 to 1980, representing the seat of Kimberley.

Ridge was born in Perth, and attended John Forrest High School.

[1] At the 1968 state election, Ridge ran as the Liberal candidate for the seat of Kimberley, and defeated the sitting Labor member, John Rhatigan.

In June 1975, he was also made Minister for Tourism, replacing Bill Grayden.

Following another reshuffle in August 1978, he was instead made Minister for Housing, with Ray Young taking over his previous portfolio.