Paul Erickson (trade unionist)

Paul Erickson is the National Secretary of the Federal Australian Labor Party.

Paul Erickson
National Secretary of the Labor Party
Assumed office
16 August 2019
AssistantJen Light
National PresidentWayne Swan
Preceded byNoah Carroll
Assistant National Secretary of the Labor Party
In office
2014 – 16 August 2019
National SecretaryNoah Carroll
Succeeded byJen Light
Personal details
Born
Paul Erickson
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLabor
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
Occupation
  • Unionist
  • Politician
Websitealp.org.au

Political career

He worked for the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) in research and data.[1] In 2014, he commenced as the 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 then 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 Victoria.[1] He holds a bachelor's degree in Arts and Economics from the University of Melbourne.[1] It was here he became involved in student politics, and was elected president of the University of Melbourne ALP Club in 2003.

References
  1. Norington, Brad (9 July 2019). "Labor's new poll whisperer a Jeremy Corbyn fan". The Australian. Retrieved 9 February 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Paul Erickson". alp.org.au. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  3. "Paul Erickson confirmed as ALP secretary". 9news.com.au. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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