Prior to this election, de Grussa worked in sales and support for a large computer wholesaler, before undertaking an Associate Degree in Agriculture at Muresk Institute and returning to the family farm.
[2] In 2014, de Grussa was awarded a Nuffield Scholarship for research into how farmers interact with government for the benefit of their industry.
After working in sales and support for a large computer wholesaler, de Grussa decided to move into agriculture.
[4] de Grussa undertook an Associate Degree in Agriculture at Muresk Institute, where he graduated as dux of the course with distinction.
The Agricultural Region includes the Legislative Assembly electorates of Central Wheatbelt, Geraldton, Moore, and Roe, an area of 281,264 km2 (108,597 sq mi).