Christopher John Tallentire (born 11 October 1963) is an Australian politician. He has been a Labor Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2008 state election, representing Gosnells until 2017 and Thornlie thereafter. Prior to the election, Tallentire was the Director of the Conservation Council of Western Australia from March 2004 to April 2008.[1] He holds a Bachelor of Agribusiness Marketing.[2]
Chris Tallentire | |
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| Member of the Western Australian Parliament for Gosnells | |
| In office 6 September 2008 – 11 March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Member of the Western Australian Parliament for Thornlie | |
| Assumed office 11 March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher John Tallentire 11 October 1963 Middlesbrough, England |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Website | www |
In September 2024, Tallentire raised concerns regarding amendments to legislation relating to the Environmental Protection Authority.[3][4]
In February 2024, Tallentire announced he will not be re-contesting his seat at the 2025 state election.[5] As such, the CEO of Wungening Aboriginal Corporation, Daniel Morrison-Bird, was endorsed by Tallentire and the Labor Party as its candidate for the seat of Thornlie in the 2025 election.[6]
Tallentire is a member of the United Workers Union and the Labor Left faction.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Labor: Chris Tallentire". Perth Now. 29 July 2008. Retrieved 17 September 2009.
- ^ "Mr Christopher (Chris) John Tallentire MLA". Parliament of Western Australia. 2009. Retrieved 15 September 2009.
- ^ "WA Labor MP breaks ranks to raise concerns about push to influence environmental protection law". ABC News. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Burton, Jesinta (12 September 2024). "WA Labor MP slams government, state's newspaper over 'nature negative' slant". WAtoday. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Hudleston, David (29 February 2024). "Long-standing MP calls it a day". Your Local Examiner. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Murphy, Liam (12 September 2024). "Big shoes to fill". Your Local Examiner. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Kruijff, Peter de (15 March 2021). "What are WA Labor's factions and who sits where?". WAtoday. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
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