Chris Bowen
Christopher Eyles Guy Bowen (born 17 January 1973) is an Australian politician. Bowen is the Minister for Climate Change and Energy since June 2022.[1] He was the Shadow Treasurer of Australia. Bowen is a senior Labor Right figure.[2] He was the Interim Leader of the Labor Party and Leader of the Opposition in 2013 after Labor lost the federal election.[3]
Chris Bowen | |
|---|---|
 Bowen in 2016 | |
| Minister for Climate Change and Energy | |
| Assumed office 1 June 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Anthony Albanese |
| Preceded by | Angus Taylor |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
Acting | |
| In office 18 September 2013 – 13 October 2013 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Tony Abbott |
| Deputy | Anthony Albanese |
| Preceded by | Tony Abbott |
| Succeeded by | Bill Shorten |
| Treasurer of Australia | |
| In office 27 June 2013 – 18 September 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | Wayne Swan |
| Succeeded by | Joe Hockey |
| Minister for Small Business | |
| In office 4 February 2013 – 22 March 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Julia Gillard |
| Preceded by | Brendan O'Connor |
| Succeeded by | Gary Gray |
| Minister for Immigration and Citizenship | |
| In office 14 September 2010 – 4 February 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Julia Gillard |
| Preceded by | Chris Evans |
| Succeeded by | Brendan O'Connor |
| Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law | |
| In office 9 June 2009 – 14 September 2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd Julia Gillard |
| Preceded by | Nick Sherry |
| Succeeded by | Bill Shorten |
| Assistant Treasurer of Australia | |
| In office 3 December 2007 – 8 June 2009 | |
| Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | Peter Dutton |
| Succeeded by | Nick Sherry |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for McMahon | |
| Assumed office 21 August 2010 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Prospect | |
| In office 9 October 2004 – 21 August 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Janice Crosio |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher Eyles Guy Bowen 17 January 1973 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Mifsud (m. 2003) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | St Johns Park High School |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney (BEc) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | www |
Bowen worked for the Rudd and Gillard Governments as Minister for Financial Services, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, and Treasurer.
After the Labor's loss in the 2019 federal election, Bowen announced his candidacy in the leadership election to replace Opposition Leader Bill Shorten on 21 May.[4] He withdrew from the race the next day due to lack of support.[5]
References
- ↑ Mazengarb, Michael (31 May 2022). "Chris Bowen confirmed as new energy and climate minister, McAllister as assistant". RenewEconomy. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ↑ "Bowen backs out of Labor leadership race, leaving spot open to Shorten and Albanese". ABC News. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ↑ Chris Bowen named interim Labor leader. 13 September 2013. http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2013/9/13/national-affairs/chris-bowen-named-interim-labor-leader. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- ↑ Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen to run for Labor leader. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 21 May 2019. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-21/chris-bowen-to-run-for-labor-leader/11132928. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- ↑ Chris Bowen pulls out of Labor leadership battle after party's election defeat. ABC News. 22 May 2019. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-22/federal-election-labor-chris-bowen-leadership-anthony-albanese/11127254. Retrieved 22 May 2019.