Paul Erickson (politician)
Paul Erickson | |
|---|---|
| National Secretary of the Labor Party | |
| Assumed office 16 August 2019 | |
| Assistant | Jen Light |
| National President | Wayne Swan |
| Preceded by | Noah Carroll |
| Assistant National Secretary of the Labor Party | |
| In office 2014 – 16 August 2019 | |
| National Secretary | Noah Carroll |
| Succeeded by | Jen Light |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Erickson 1983 or 1984 (age 40–41) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation |
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| Website | alp.org.au |
Paul Erickson is the national secretary of the federal Australian Labor Party.
Political career
[edit]Erickson worked for the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) in research and data.[1] In 2014, he took up the position as assistant national secretary of the Australian Labor Party.[1][2] Following the resignation of Noah Carroll in 2019, Erickson was appointed acting national secretary and was appointed to the role permanently on 16 August 2019.[1][3] Erickson is a member of the left faction.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Erickson grew up in the state of Victoria.[1] He holds a Bachelor's degree in arts and economics.[1] It was there he became involved in student politics,[4] and was elected President of the University of Melbourne in 2003. He is the younger brother of three time Olympian and Commonwealth Games medalist, Chris Erickson.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Norington, Brad (9 July 2019). "Labor's new poll whisperer a Jeremy Corbyn fan". The Australian.
- ^ "Paul Erickson". alp.org.au. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Paul Erickson confirmed as ALP secretary". 9news.com.au. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ How to Capture a Prime Minister (3 September 2023). The State of the Union (student documentary). Retrieved 15 May 2025 – via YouTube.
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