Paul Erickson (trade unionist)

Paul Erickson is the 12th National Secretary of the Australian Labor Party.

Paul Erickson
National Secretary of the Australian Labor Party
Assumed office
16 August 2019
Preceded byNoah Carroll
Personal details
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
Alma materMelbourne University
OccupationTrade unionist

Political career

He worked for the Australian Council of Trade Unions in research and data.[1]

In 2014, he commenced as the Assistant National Secretary of the Australian Labor Party.[1][2]

Following the resignation of Noah Carroll in 2019, Erickson was appointed Acting National Secretary and then was appointed to the role permanently on 16 August 2019.[1][3] Erickson is a member of the Left faction.[1]

Personal life

Erickson grew up in Victoria.[1] He holds a bachelor's degree in Arts and Economics from Melbourne University.[1]

References

  1. Norington, Brad (9 July 2019). "Labor's new poll whisperer a Jeremy Corbyn fan". The Australian. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  2. "Paul Erickson". www.alp.org.au. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  3. "Paul Erickson confirmed as ALP secretary". www.9news.com.au. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Noah Carroll
National Secretary of the Australian Labor Party
2019-present
Incumbent


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