George Christensen | |
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.jpeg) Christensen in 2017 | |
| Councillor of the Mackay Region | |
| Assumed office 16 March 2024 | |
| In office 15 March 2008 – 21 August 2010 | |
| Chief Whip of the National Party | |
| In office 30 August 2016 – 28 February 2017 | |
| Deputy | Michelle Landry |
| Preceded by | Mark Coulton |
| Succeeded by | Damian Drum |
| Deputy Whip of the National Party | |
| In office 17 October 2013 – 30 August 2016 | |
| Chief Whip | Mark Coulton |
| Preceded by | Paul Neville |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Landry |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Dawson | |
| In office 21 August 2010 – 11 April 2022 | |
| Preceded by | James Bidgood |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Willcox |
| Councillor of the City of Mackay for Division 7 | |
| In office 27 March 2004 – 15 March 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Robert Christensen 30 June 1978 Mackay, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | One Nation (since 2022)[1] Mackay First (since 2024) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal National (2008−2022) National (1993/94−2008) |
| Residence(s) | Mackay, Queensland, Australia |
| Education | Mackay State High School |
| Alma mater | Central Queensland University |
| Website | georgechristensen |
| Nickname | Member for Manila[2] |
George Robert Christensen (born 30 June 1978) is an Australian politician, currently serving as a member of the Mackay Regional Council. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 2010 to 2022, serving as the member for the division of Dawson. He was a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland and sat with the National Party in federal parliament, prior to leaving the party in April 2022 to join One Nation just days before the end of his parliamentary term.[3]
Christensen is known for his socially conservative political views.[4][5][6] He is also known for his anti-Islamic views and links to far-right organisations and media figures.[7][8][9]
- ^ Madura McCormack (13 April 2022). "Dawson MP George Christensen quits LNP, joins One Nation to keep 'fighting' in major election twist". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ "George Christensen 'a regular' at Philippines adult entertainment bar: Manager". 2 December 2019.
- ^ "The Nationals Parliamentary Team". National Party of Australia. Archived from the original on 26 August 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
- ^ "'There is no link': the climate doubters within Scott Morrison's government". the Guardian. 15 January 2020.
- ^ Murphy, Katharine (12 August 2021). "Barnaby Joyce on George Christensen: don't 'prod the bear'". the Guardian. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ Farr, Malcolm (16 April 2020). "Malcolm Turnbull on sex and trust: 'How could I confirm the deputy PM lied to the prime minister?'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "George Christensen, Kirralie Smith defend comments at anti-Islam Q Society event".
- ^ "Cory Bernardi and George Christensen to raise funds for anti-Islam group | Cory Bernardi | the Guardian".
- ^ "Coalition members George Christensen and Alex Antic appear on far-right US chat shows | National party | the Guardian".