James Paterson (Australian politician)
| Senator James Paterson | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Victoria | |
|
Assumed office 9 March 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Ronaldson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
21 November 1987 Melbourne, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
James Paterson (born 21 November 1987) is an Australian politician.
Educated at McKinnon Secondary College and the University of Melbourne,[1] Paterson worked as an advisor for Senator Mitch Fifield, and for several months as an intern for U.S. congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart.[2] He then worked as a writer for the Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) before joining the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) as editor of the IPA Review publication. In the IPA, Paterson was promoted to director of communications and development, before being promoted to deputy executive director in September 2014.[3]
In March 2016, the Liberal Party of Australia nominated Paterson to fill the casual vacancy in the Australian Senate caused by the resignation of Michael Ronaldson.[4] Paterson was appointed by a joint sitting of the Parliament of Victoria on 9 March 2016.[5]
References
- ↑ "Victorian Schools Constitutional Convention". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ "Panelist: James Paterson". Q&A. ABC. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ "People: James Paterson". Institute of Public Affairs. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ "Michaelia Cash backs talent over gender in preselection, as Paterson is promoted over Hume". ABC News. 8 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ "Mr James Paterson was appointed to the @ausenate seat vacated by the Hon Michael Ronaldson". Twitter. @VicParliament. Retrieved 9 March 2016.