PERTH MLA John Carey is all about “taking the Mickey” out of himself.
After last year dressing up as Edward Scissorhands for his Halloween campaign fundraiser , Mr Carey will this month ham it up as Dr Evil, the villain from the Austin Powers films.
This year’s theme is good versus evil, with a West Perth studio being transformed into heaven and hell.
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READ NOW“I know it is not typical for a politician to dress up but I have different fundraising techniques,” he said.
“I don’t think politicians should take themselves too seriously; we have a serious job but you cant live in a bubble, you have got to mix it up.”
Mr Carey said it was never too early to fundraise for the 2021 election.
“The next election seems like a long way, but they are deeply expensive,” he said.
What: Halloween warehouse party fundraiser When: Saturday, October 28 from 7pm Where: Fridays Studio, 13 Old Aberdeen Place, West Perth Tickets: $66 at https://www.trybooking.com/RSFG
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