Charis Mullen (born 20 February 1974) is an Australian politician. She has been the Labor member for Jordan in the Queensland Legislative Assembly since 2017, when the division was created.[1]

Charis Mullen
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
for Jordan
Assumed office
25 November 2017
Preceded byNew seat
Personal details
Born (1974-02-20) 20 February 1974 (age 50)
Sydney
Political partyLabor
Alma materUniversity of Queensland
Websitecharismullen.com.au

Under the Steven Miles government, from 18 December 2023 to 27 October 2024, she served in the cabinet as the Minister for Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services and Multicultural Affairs.[2]

As of 8 November 2024, she is the shadow minister of Public Works & Multicultural Affairs.[2]

Early life

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Mullen graduated from Brisbane State High School in 1991.

She also graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Arts (Communication & Cultural Studies, Media Studies) in 1994. As well as holding a Certificate IV in Frontline Management and Diploma of Superannuation.[3]

Before being elected to Parliament, she was the AWU campaign coordinator for Queensland from 2013 to 2017 until she got elected. Her association with the Australian Worker's Union positions her on the right faction of the Labor party.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Green, Antony. "Jordan". Queensland Election 2017. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  2. ^ a b "Member Details | Queensland Parliament". www.parliament.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b Charis, Mullen. "Charis Mullen MP". Linkedin.
  4. ^ Jgould (4 February 2017). "REVEALED: The ALP heavyweight set for Springfield run". The Courier Mail.
Parliament of Queensland
New seat Member for Jordan
2017–present
Incumbent