James Paterson
Profile
James Paterson is an Australian politician currently serving as a Senator for Victoria, a position he has held since 2016. A member of the Liberal Party and aligned with its national right faction, he has held various shadow ministry portfolios, including Shadow Minister for Defence. Before entering parliament, he worked for the Institute of Public Affairs and as a political adviser. Paterson is known for his advocacy of free speech, free markets, and a robust foreign policy stance, particularly regarding his criticism of the Chinese government.
Details
- Born
- 1987-11-21 · 38 years old
- Birth place
- Melbourne, Australia
- Education
- University of Melbourne
- Career
- Special adviser to Senator Mitch Fifield, intern for U.S. congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart, writer for the Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and deputy executive director of the Institute of Public Affairs
