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Senator Kim John CARR
Federal Senate
The information on this page was provided by the parliamentarian or obtained through parliamentary
handbooks or web sites. It was correct as at
August 2008
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| Party |
| Australian Labor Party |
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| VIC |
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| Order of Election |
| Third |
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| Term Expires |
| 30 June 2011 |
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| Parliamentary Service |
| Chosen by the Parliament of Victoria on 28.4.1993 under section 15 of the Constitution to represent that State in the Senate, vice the Hon J.N. Button (resigned) (term expired 30.6.1993). Elected 1993 (term began 1.7.1993), 1998 (term began 1.7.99) and 2004 (term began 1.7.05). |
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| Ministerial and Shadow Ministerial Appointments |
| Shadow Minister for Science and Research from 25.11.01 - 2.7.03. Shadow Minister for Industry, Innovation, Science and Research; Public Service from 2.7.03 - 8.12.03. Shadow Minister for Industry, Innovation, Science and Research from 8.12.03 - 26.10.04. Shadow Minister for Public Administration and Open Government; Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation; The Arts from 26.10.04 - 24.6.05. Shadow Minister for Housing; Urban Development; Local Government and Territories from 24.6.05 - 9.3.07. Shadow Minister for Industry from 10.12.06; Innovation, Science & Research from 9.3.07 to 3.12.07. |
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| Parliamentary Party Positions |
| Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate 20.3.1996 - 25.11.01; Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate 20.3.1996 - 27.3.1997; Parliamentary Secretary representing Education and Youth Affairs in the Senate 27.3.1997 - 26.8.1997; Parliamentary Secretary to the Shadow Minister for Education 26.8.1997 - 20.10.1998; Parliamentary Secretary representing the Shadow Minister for Education in the Senate from 20.10.1998 - 25.11.01; Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research from 3.12.07. |
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| Committee Service |
| Senate Standing: Scrutiny of Bills 18.5.1993 - 12.5.1994; Procedure 2.5.1996 - 11.2.2002; Regulations and Ordinances 2.5.1996 - 1.7.1996; Publications 12.3.1998 - 23.6.1998; House 6.4.1998-present. Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing: Employment, Education and Training 18.5.1993 - 10.10.1994; Full member, Employment, Education and Training: References and Legislation Committees 10.10.1994 - 9.11.1998; Full member, Employment, Workplace Relations, Small Business and Education: Legislation and References Committees 24.11.1998 - 11.2.2002; Employment, Workplace Relations and Education: Legislation and References Committee from 13.03.2002; Finance and Public Administration 27.5.1993 - 10.10.1994; Full member, Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade: References and Legislation Committees 10.10.1994 - 2.3.1995; Full member, Environment, Recreation, Communications and the Arts: References Committee 8.2.1995 - 29.4.1996 and 24.9.1997 - 30.12.1997 and Legislation Committee 8.2.1995 (Chair from 8.2.1995) - 29.4.1996; Participating member, Environment, Recreation, Communications and the Arts: Legislation Committee 20.5.1996 - 9.11.1998 and References Committee 20.5.1996 - 24.9.1997; Participating member, Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts: Legislation and References Committees 24.11.1998-present; Participating member, Community Affairs: References Committee 2.3.1995 - 29.4.1996; Participating member, Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade: Legislation and References Committees 23.3.1995 - 29.4.1996; Participating member, Economics: Legislation Committee 20.5.1996 - 11.10.1996 and References Committee 20.5.1996 - 17.10.1996 Senate Select: Functions, Powers and Operation of the Australian Loan Council 19.5.1993 - 14.12.1993; Certain Aspects of Foreign Ownership Decisions in relation to the Print Media 14.12.1993 - 30.3.1995; Australian Broadcasting Corporation Management and Operations 22.9.1994 - 30.3.1995. Senate Estimates: B 6.5.1993 - 10.10.1994; A 1.11.1993 - 6.12.1993; D 7.11.1993 - 14.11.1993. Joint Standing: Treaties 31.5.1996 - 4.12.1996; National Capital and External Territories 6.4.1998 - 23.6.1998 Joint Select: Certain Family Law Issues from 18.5.93 to 28.11.95 |
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| Party Positions |
| Member of ALP from 1975; Member, ALP State Administrative Committee (Vic); Delegate, ALP National Conference |
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| Former Occupations |
| Teacher 1979-89 and 1992-93; Adviser, Victorian State Minister for Education, Hon. J. Kirner and State Minister for Planning and Housing, Hon. A. McCutcheon; Branch President, Secretary and Conference Delegate, Technical Teachers' Union |
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| Qualifications |
| BA(Hons), MA, DipEd (Melb) |
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| Electoral Address |
| 62 Lygon Street
CARLTON SOUTH VIC 3053 |
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| Telephone |
| +61 (0) 3 9639 2798 |
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| +61 (0) 3 9639 3109 |
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| Other Addresses |
| Parliament House: Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600, Fax: +61 (0) 2 6277 5911, Phone: +61 (0) 2 6277 3730 |
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| Email |
| senator.carr@aph.gov.au |
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| Date of Birth |
| 2/7/55 |
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| Place of Birth |
| Tumut, New South Wales |
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| Married/Children |
| Married; 4 children |
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