John Joseph Rhatigan (18 June 1907 – 9 November 1970) was an Australian politician who was a Labor Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia from 1953 to 1968, representing the seat of Kimberley.
John Rhatigan was born on 18 June 1907 in Turkey Creek (now known as Warmun), a small inland community in Western Australia's Kimberley region.
[5] Rhatigan was sent away to be educated, boarding at Christian Brothers' College, Perth for two and a half years, returning to the Kimberley after leaving school.
He joined the Department of Native Affairs in 1946, having earlier worked as a stockman, linesman, drover, and cattle station manager.
Rhatigan was successful, becoming the first member for Kimberley born in the region, and went on to hold the seat until his defeat at the 1968 state election.