David Charles (Australian politician)

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David Charles
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Isaacs
In office
18 October 1980 – 19 February 1990
Preceded byBill Burns
Succeeded byRod Atkinson
Personal details
Born (1948-03-02) 2 March 1948 (age 73)
Melbourne, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Political partyAustralian Labor Party
OccupationFilm director

David Ernest Charles (born 2 March 1948) is a former Australian politician. Born in Melbourne, he was a film and television director before entering politics. In 1980, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Isaacs. He held the seat until his retirement in 1990.[1] On leaving the parliament, Charles served a term as Consul-General in San Francisco (1990–1993).[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 20 June 2008.
  2. ^ Magnier, Mark (27 August 1990). "CRISIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST COULD COST AUSTRALIA DEARLY". The Journal of Commerce. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Isaacs
1980–1990
Succeeded by
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
David Rutter
Australian Consul-General in San Francisco
1990–1993
Succeeded by



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