(1971-07-30) 30 July 1971 (age 52) Perth, Western Australia
Political party
Liberal (2024−present)
Other political affiliations
Independent (until 2024)
Spouse
Amy Zempilas
(m. 2009)
Children
3
Education
Hale School
Alma mater
Murdoch University (BA)
Occupation
Politician
Sports commentator
Radio personality
Australian rules footballer
Australian rules football career
Personal information
Original team(s)
West Perth Football Club (WAFL)
Position(s)
Ruck, forward
Playing career
Years
Club
Games (Goals)
1990-1994
Falcons
24 (25)
Total
9-15-0
Coaching career
Years
Club
Games (W–L–D)
1993
Perth Football League
Career highlights
Commentator, AFL: Australian Open: Olympics (AUS)
Host, Channel Seven Perth Telethon (Perth)
Source: AustralianFootball.com
Basil Anthony Zempilas (Greek: Βασίλειος Αντώνης Ζεμπίλας, romanized: Vasílios Antónis Zempílas; born 30 July 1971) is an Australian television and radio presenter, sports commentator and politician based in Perth, Western Australia. Zempilas presented sport until 2022 on Seven News Perth,[1] Monday to Thursday and from January 2014 until 11 December 2020 co-hosted Perth radio station 6PR's breakfast program with Steve Mills.[2] He is also a member of the Seven Network's AFL football commentary team.[1] Zempilas has commentated on the Olympics and several other major sporting events, was formerly with radio station 92.9 in Perth and has previously been a co-host of Weekend Sunrise.[3][4] In 2020, Zempilas was elected Lord Mayor of Perth.
^ abHewton, Allen (5 December 2013). "Basil Zempilas confirmed to join Steve Mills on 6PR". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
^Entwistle, Paul (5 December 2013). "Basil joins Breakfast in 2014". 6PR. Fairfax Radio Network. Archived from the original on 13 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
^Cite error: The named reference radio was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^Knox, David (9 March 2018). "Basil Zempilas joins Weekend Sunrise". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
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