Bob Kucera maintains a prestigious 34-year career in the Western Australian Police Force, achieving the rank of assistant commissioner before retiring in 2001 when elected to State Parliament for the seat of Yokine. Having entered Western Australia Parliament, Mr Kucera served as Minister of Health, Sports and Recreation, Regional Minister for Peel and the South West of Western Australia, Disability Services, Small Business, Tourism, Rottnest Island, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Volunteering.