Richard Steele Shalders (born 14 March 1938) is a former Australian politician who was a Liberal Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia from 1974 to 1983, representing the seat of Murray.
Shalders was born in Perth, and attended Midland High School before going on to Claremont Teachers College.
[2] When Ray O'Connor replaced Sir Charles Court as premier in January 1982, Shalders was made an honorary minister in his new ministry.
Shalders had attempted to transfer from Murray to the new seat of Mandurah, but lost to Labor's John Read.
[2] After leaving parliament, Shalders was involved with a variety of businesses in Mandurah, including a real estate company and a bakery.