Chris Tallentire
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 | |
| In office 11 March 2017 – 6 February 2025 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Colleen Egan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher John Tallentire 11 October 1963 Middlesbrough, England |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Political party | Labor |
| Website | www |
Christopher John Tallentire (born 11 October 1963) is an Australian politician. He was a Labor Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from the 2008 state election, representing Gosnells until 2017 and Thornlie from 2017 until 2025. Prior to his 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]
In September 2024, Tallentire raised concerns regarding amendments to legislation relating to the Environmental Protection Authority.[3][4]
In February 2024, Tallentire announced he would not be re-contesting his seat at the 2025 state election.[5]
Tallentire is a member of the United Workers Union and the Labor Left faction.[6]
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.
- ^ 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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