Chris Ellison (politician)

Christopher Martin Ellison (born 15 June 1954) is an Australian lawyer and former politician. He served as a Senator for Western Australia from 1993 to 2009, representing the Liberal Party. He held ministerial office in the Howard government as Minister for Customs and Consumer Affairs (1997), Schools, Vocational Education and Training (1997–1998), Special Minister of State (1998–2001), Justice and Customs (2001–2007), and Human Services (2007).

The Honourable
Chris Ellison
Minister for Human Services
In office
9 March 2007 – 3 December 2007
Prime MinisterJohn Howard
Preceded byIan Campbell
Succeeded byJoe Ludwig
Minister for Justice and Customs
In office
30 January 2001 – 9 March 2007
Prime MinisterJohn Howard
Preceded byAmanda Vanstone
Succeeded byDavid Johnston
Special Minister of State
In office
21 October 1998 – 30 January 2001
Prime MinisterJohn Howard
Preceded byNick Minchin
Succeeded byEric Abetz
Minister for Schools, Vocational Education and Training
In office
9 October 1997 – 21 October 1998
Prime MinisterJohn Howard
Preceded byDavid Kemp
Succeeded byAbolished
Minister for Customs and Consumer Affairs
In office
18 July 1997 – 9 October 1997
Prime MinisterJohn Howard
Preceded byGeoff Prosser
Succeeded byWarren Truss
Senator for Western Australia
In office
1 July 1993 – 30 January 2009
Preceded byPeter Durack
Succeeded byChris Back
Personal details
Born (1954-06-15) 15 June 1954
Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLiberal
Alma materUniversity of Western Australia
ProfessionLawyer
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