Jim Chalmers (Queensland politician)
Dr Jim Chalmers MP | |
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Chalmers in 2017 | |
Member of the Australian Parliament for Rankin | |
Assumed office 7 September 2013 | |
Preceded by | Craig Emerson |
Personal details | |
Born |
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | 2 March 1978
Political party | Australian Labor Party |
Alma mater | Griffith University, Australian National University |
James Edward Chalmers (born 2 March 1978) is an Australian politician. He is the Labor Party member for Rankin in the Australian House of Representatives.
Chalmers holds a PhD in political science and international relations from the Australian National University and was chief of staff to Wayne Swan as Treasurer from 2010 to 2013.[1] In 2013, he left his position as chief of staff to the Treasurer to become the Executive Director of the Chifley Research Centre.[2] He left that role in July 2013, when he was preselected to succeed Craig Emerson as the Labor candidate for Rankin, and he won the seat at the 2013 election.[3]
He is the author of Glory Daze, a book about the disconnect between Australia's strong economic performance and popular discontent with government.
References
- ↑ "Member for Rankin". Australian Labor Party. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- ↑ "Jim Chalmers". Chifley Research Centre.
- ↑ "Dr Jim Chalmers MP". Parliament of Australia.
External links
Summary of parliamentary voting for Jim Chalmers MP on TheyVoteForYou.org.au
Parliament of Australia | ||
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Preceded by Craig Emerson |
Member for Rankin 2013–present |
Incumbent |