Chris Bowen
| The Honourable Chris Bowen |
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| Minister for Immigration and Citizenship | |
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| Assumed office 14 September 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Julia Gillard |
| Preceded by | Chris Evans |
| Minister for Financial Services Superannuation and Corporate Law | |
| In office 9 June 2009 – 13 September 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | Nick Sherry |
| Succeeded by | Bill Shorten |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Prospect |
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| In office 9 October 2004 – 21 August 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Janice Crosio |
| Succeeded by | seat abolished |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for McMahon |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2010 |
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| Preceded by | new seat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 January 1973 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Residence | Smithfield |
| Alma mater | The University of Sydney (USYD) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Christopher Eyles "Chris" Bowen (born 17 January 1973), an Australian federal politician, is a member of the Australian House of Representatives, initially elected to represent the seat of Prospect in western Sydney for the Australian Labor Party at the 2004 federal election. Bowen was re-elected at the 2007 federal election and, at the 2010 federal election, elected to represent the seat of McMahon, following the abolition of the seat of Prospect.
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[edit] Early years and background
Bowen was educated at Smithfield Public School, St Johns Park High School and the University of Sydney, where he graduated with an undergraduate degree in Economics. He was elected to Fairfield City Council in 1995 and was Mayor of Fairfield in 1998 and 1999. He was elected President of the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) in 1999 and served as President until 2001. Bowen has openly stated that he is an atheist.[1]
[edit] Political career
In 2004, Bowen was elected to the House of Representatives replacing Janice Crosio after she retired after 25 years in both state and federal politics.
In 2006, Bowen was appointed to the Labor front bench as Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Revenue and Competition Policy. In December 2007 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd appointed him Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs. In June 2009 Bowen was promoted to cabinet as Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law and Minister for Human Services.
In April 2010 Bowen announced significant reforms to the financial services sector including banning of commissions for financial planners giving advice on retail investment products including superannuation, managed investments and margin loans; instituting a statutory fiduciary duty so that financial advisers must act in the best interests of their clients, and increasing the powers of the corporate regulator; the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.[2] The reforms were partially a response to the high profile collapse of Storm Financial, Westpoint and Opes Prime and the resultant losses for retail investors, but also reflected global concerns with financial governance following the Global Financial crisis of 2007–2010.[3] The reforms are due to be fully implemented on 1 July 2012.
In September 2010, Bowen was appointed Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, succeeding Senator Chris Evans.[4]
[edit] See also
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives, 2004–2007
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives, 2007–2010
- Rudd Ministry
- Gillard Ministry
[edit] References
- ^ Gordon, Josh; Fyfe, Melissa (14 March 2010). "Pollies in the no-God squad"]. The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media). http://www.smh.com.au/national/pollies-in-the-nogod-squad-20100313-q547.html.
- ^ http://ministers.treasury.gov.au/DisplayDocs.aspx?doc=pressreleases/2010/036.htm&pageID=003&min=ceba&Year=&DocType=0
- ^ http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s2883019.htm
- ^ http://www.aph.gov.au/Library/parl/43/ministry/ministry.htm
[edit] External links
- Chris Bowen's official website
- Search or browse Hansard for Chris Bowen at OpenAustralia.org
- Profile on the Parliament of Australia website
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Janice Crosio |
Member for Prospect 2004–2010 |
Division abolished |
| New division | Member for McMahon 2010–present |
Incumbent |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Peter Dutton |
Assistant Treasurer 2007–2009 |
Succeeded by Nick Sherry |
| Preceded by Chris Pearce |
Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs 2007–2009 |
Succeeded by Craig Emerson |
| Preceded by Joe Ludwig |
Minister for Human Services 2009–2010 |
Succeeded by Tanya Plibersek |
| Preceded by Nick Sherry |
Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law 2009–2010 |
Succeeded by Bill Shorten |
| Preceded by Chris Evans |
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship 2010–present |
Incumbent |
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- 1973 births
- Living people
- Australian atheists
- Australian Labor Party politicians
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Prospect
- Members of the Australian House of Representatives for McMahon
- Government ministers of Australia
- University of Sydney alumni
- People from Sydney
