James Milligan (politician)
James Milligan | |
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Milligan in 2025 | |
| Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for Yerrabi | |
| Assumed office 25 March 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Alistair Coe |
| In office 15 October 2016 – 17 October 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Electorate created |
| Succeeded by | Leanne Castley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 August 1978 |
| Party | Liberal Party |
James Keith Milligan (born 24 August 1978) is an Australian politician. He is a Liberal member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly from 2016 to 2020, representing the electorate of Yerrabi.[1] He ran a graphic design publishing business before his election, and was communications director of the Gungahlin Community Council.[2]
Milligan was defeated at the 2020 ACT election, losing his seat to fellow Liberal Leanne Castley,[1] however he was re-elected in March 2021 in a countback of votes to fill a casual vacancy caused by the resignation of former Liberal leader Alistair Coe.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Yerrabi - ACT Election 2020 Electorate, Candidates, Results". ABC News. 17 October 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ Green, Antony (15 October 2016). "Yerrabi". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "Casual vacancy countback result: Mr James Milligan to be elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly". Elections ACT. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2021.