Category: Chris Bowen

Chris Bowen is an Australian politician who is currently the Shadow Treasurer of Australia. He is a member of the Australian Labor Party and has held the seat of McMahon since the 2010 federal election.

Bowen was born in Sydney and attended the University of Sydney, where he studied economics and law. He worked as a lawyer and a policy adviser before entering politics. In 2004, he was elected to the House of Representatives for the Division of Prospect. He was appointed Minister for Immigration and Citizenship in

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↪ Paris agreement is working, Australian minister tells Cop29, but much deeper cuts needed by 2035 2 years ago
↪ Australia accused of ‘exporting climate destruction’ on tiny Pacific neighbours with massive gas expansion plans 2 years ago
↪ Chris Bowen makes last-minute diplomatic stop in Turkey as Australia ramps up bid to host Cop31 2 years ago
↪ Peter Dutton accused of trying to ‘rip up’ Australia’s commitment to Paris climate agreement 2 years ago