Paul Erickson (politician)
Paul Erickson | |
|---|---|
| National Secretary of the Labor Party | |
| Assumed office 16 August 2019 | |
| Assistant | Jen Light |
| National President | Wayne Swan |
| Preceded by | Noah Carroll |
| Assistant National Secretary of the Labor Party | |
| In office 2014 – 16 August 2019 | |
| National Secretary | Noah Carroll |
| Succeeded by | Jen Light |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Erickson 1983 or 1984 (age 41–42) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Party | Labor |
| Domestic partner | Dimity Paul |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation |
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| Website | alp.org.au |
Paul Erickson is an Australian trade unionist and the national secretary of the Australian Labor Party.
Political career
Erickson worked for the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) in research and data.[1] In 2014, he took up the position as assistant national secretary of the Australian Labor Party.[1][2] Following the resignation of Noah Carroll in 2019, Erickson was appointed acting national secretary and was appointed to the role permanently on 16 August 2019.[1][3] Erickson is a member of the left faction.[1]
Personal life
Erickson grew up in the state of Victoria.[1] He holds a Bachelor's degree in arts and economics.[1] It was there he became involved in student politics,[4] and was elected President of the University of Melbourne in 2003. He is the younger brother of three time Olympian and Commonwealth Games medalist, Chris Erickson. In May 2025, shortly before that year's Federal Election, Erickson and his partner welcomed their first child, Elisabeth.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Norington, Brad (9 July 2019). "Labor's new poll whisperer a Jeremy Corbyn fan". The Australian.
- ^ "Paul Erickson". alp.org.au. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Paul Erickson confirmed as ALP secretary". 9news.com.au. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ How to Capture a Prime Minister (3 September 2023). The State of the Union (student documentary). Retrieved 15 May 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Key Labor figure briefly steps away from campaign to welcome first baby with partner". news. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.