Paul Erickson (trade unionist)
Paul Erickson | |
|---|---|
| National Secretary of the Australian Labor Party | |
| Assumed office 16 August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Noah Carroll |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labor |
| Alma mater | Melbourne University |
| Occupation | Trade unionist |
Paul Erickson is the 12th National Secretary of the Australian Labor Party.
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] It was here he became involved in student politics, and was elected president of the University of Melbourne ALP Club in 2003.
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f Norington, Brad (9 July 2019). "Labor's new poll whisperer a Jeremy Corbyn fan". The Australian. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Paul Erickson". www.alp.org.au. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Paul Erickson confirmed as ALP secretary". www.9news.com.au. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
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