James Killen
Sir Denis James "Jim" Killen, AC, KCMG (23 November 1925 – 12 January 2007) was an Australian politician and a Liberal Party member of the Australian House of Representatives from December 1955 to August 1983, representing the Division of Moreton in Queensland. He served as Vice-President of the Executive Council, Minister for Defence and Minister for the Navy during his parliamentary career.
The Honourable Sir James Killen AC, KCMG | |
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| Father of the House | |
| In office 1 April 1983 – 15 August 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Malcolm Fraser |
| Succeeded by | Doug Anthony |
| Vice-President of the Executive Council Leader of the House | |
| In office 7 May 1982 – 11 March 1983 | |
| Prime Minister | Malcolm Fraser |
| Preceded by | Sir John Carrick Ian Sinclair |
| Succeeded by | Mick Young |
| Minister for Defence | |
| In office 11 November 1975 – 7 May 1982 | |
| Prime Minister | Malcolm Fraser |
| Preceded by | Bill Morrison |
| Succeeded by | Ian Sinclair |
| Minister for the Navy | |
| In office 12 November 1969 – 22 March 1971 | |
| Prime Minister | John Gorton William McMahon |
| Preceded by | Bert Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Malcolm Mackay |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Moreton | |
| In office 10 December 1955 – 15 August 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Josiah Francis |
| Succeeded by | Don Cameron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 November 1925 Dalby, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 12 January 2007 (aged 81) Auchenflower, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Joy Buley Benise Killen |
| Education | Brisbane Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Rank | Flight sergeant |
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