Mr James Newbury

Shadow Minister for Planning Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Equality More information
James Newbury

Meet James

James is committed to protecting Brighton’s unique character and lives in the heart of his community.

When you are elected as a community representative, the community figuratively lifts you onto their collective shoulders and expects their representative to be their voice. James is a strong voice for Brighton, Brighton East, Elwood, Hampton, and Hampton East.

As a member of Parliament, James is a strong voice for his community and works seven days a week as their representative. James believes in protecting what is important: our natural environment, keeping our suburb safe from crime, speaking out against inappropriate development, and standing up to make sure that his community gets its fair share of services and infrastructure.

Before entering Parliament, James worked in both the private sector and the public sector. In the private sector, as a Group Company Secretary in the financial services industry. In the public sector, at the highest levels of State and Federal Government.   James has completed three university degrees, including a post graduate level law degree, a Juris Doctor, and a Masters Degree in Business Law.

Appointments

  • Shadow Minister for Planning since October 2023

  • Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change since February 2022

  • Shadow Minister for Equality since September 2021

  • Shadow Minister for Bay Protection September 2021 - December 2022

  • Shadow Special Minister of State September 2021 - December 2022

  • Shadow Assistant Treasurer September 2021 - February 2022

  • Shadow Minister for Economic Development September 2021 - February 2022

  • Shadow Minister for Government Services and Public Sector Integrity September 2021 - February 2022

  • Shadow Minister for Scrutiny of Government September 2021 - February 2022

  • Shadow Assistant Minister for Government Scrutiny March 2021 - September 2021

  • Shadow Assistant Minister for Freedom of Information December 2018 - September 2021

  • Shadow Assistant Minister for Wastewatch December 2018 - September 2021

Positions

  • Manager of Opposition Business since December 2022

Committee Memberships

Allowances and Budget Reports

Register of Interest

Electorate office

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