James Paterson
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James Paterson
Shadow Minister for Cyber Security & Countering Foreign Interference / Parliament of Australia
Most Notable Role
James Paterson is an Australian politician, a member of the Liberal Party, and a Senator for Victoria since 2016.
In June 2022, following the Liberal Party's defeat at the federal election, Mr Paterson was appointed the Shadow Minister for Cyber Security & Countering Foreign Interference in the Dutton shadow ministry.
Prior to politics, Mr Paterson was a special advisor for Senator Mitch Fifield, and an intern for US congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart. He then worked as a writer for the Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) before joining the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) as editor of the IPA Review publication. In the IPA, Mr Paterson was promoted to director of communications and development, and then to deputy executive director in September 2014.
In June 2022, following the Liberal Party's defeat at the federal election, Mr Paterson was appointed the Shadow Minister for Cyber Security & Countering Foreign Interference in the Dutton shadow ministry.
Prior to politics, Mr Paterson was a special advisor for Senator Mitch Fifield, and an intern for US congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart. He then worked as a writer for the Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) before joining the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) as editor of the IPA Review publication. In the IPA, Mr Paterson was promoted to director of communications and development, and then to deputy executive director in September 2014.
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Roles
Year started and most recent title
Person Activity
| NEWS: Tagged in Hackers release data in Optus breach | 28 Sep 2022 |
| NEWS: Tagged in China stance remains unchanged: Albanese | 08 Aug 2022 |
| NEW ROLE: Shadow Minister for Cyber Security & Countering Foreign Interference, Parliament of Australia | 07 Jun 2022 |
| NEW ROLE: Senator for Victoria, Parliament of Australia | 07 Jun 2022 |
| NEW ROLE: Member, Liberal Party of Australia | 07 Jun 2022 |
Related Information
Positions - Current
| Position | Company | Year | Company's current rank | WA staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Minister for Cyber Security & Countering Foreign Interference | | 2022 | ||
| Senator for Victoria | | 2016 | ||
| Member | |
