Chris Bowen
Counted against the divisions held while they sat, not the whole parliament. Absence from a division is not abstention: pairing arrangements, leave and parliamentary duties are not distinguished in the official record. How these figures are computed.
Background
| Born | 17 Jan 1973, Sydney, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 9 Oct 2004 |
| Parliaments | 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Diploma of Modern Languages (Bahasa Indonesia) | University of New England |
| Master of International Relations | Griffith University |
| Bachelor of Economics | University of Sydney |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Organisation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Chief of Staff | Hon. P Scully, MLA (NSW) | 2001 – 2004 |
| Senior adviser | Hon. P Scully, MLA (NSW) | 2000 – 2001 |
| Industrial officer | Finance Sector Union | 1995 – 2000 |
| Research and media officer | Hon. J Crosio, MP | 1994 – 1995 |
Positions held
| Role | Ministry | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Minister | Albanese Ministry; Albanese Ministry (2nd) | 1 Jun 2022 | current |
| Minister for Climate Change and Energy | Albanese Ministry; Albanese Ministry (2nd) | 1 Jun 2022 | current |
| Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy | Albanese Shadow Ministry | 28 Jan 2021 | 23 May 2022 |
| Shadow Minister for Health | Albanese Shadow Ministry | 2 Jun 2019 | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Shadow Minister for Small Business | Shorten Shadow Ministry; Albanese Shadow Ministry | 28 Jun 2018 | 2 Jun 2019 |
| Acting Shadow Minister for Small Business and Financial Services (shadow) | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 6 Dec 2017 | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Shadow Cabinet Minister | Shorten Shadow Ministry; Albanese Shadow Ministry | 18 Oct 2013 | 23 May 2022 |
| Shadow Treasurer | Shorten Shadow Ministry; Albanese Shadow Ministry | 18 Oct 2013 | 2 Jun 2019 |
| Acting Leader of the Opposition (shadow) | Bowen Shadow Ministry | 18 Sep 2013 | 13 Oct 2013 |
| Treasurer | Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 27 Jun 2013 | 18 Sep 2013 |
| Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research | Gillard Ministry (2nd) | 4 Feb 2013 | 25 Mar 2013 |
| Minister for Small Business | Gillard Ministry (2nd) | 4 Feb 2013 | 25 Mar 2013 |
| Minister for Immigration and Citizenship | Gillard Ministry (2nd) | 14 Sep 2010 | 4 Feb 2013 |
| Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law | Rudd Ministry; Gillard Ministry; Gillard Ministry (2nd) | 9 Jun 2009 | 14 Sep 2010 |
| Minister for Human Services | Rudd Ministry; Gillard Ministry; Gillard Ministry (2nd) | 9 Jun 2009 | 14 Sep 2010 |
| Cabinet Minister | Rudd Ministry; Gillard Ministry; Gillard Ministry (2nd); Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 9 Jun 2009 | 18 Sep 2013 |
| Assistant Treasurer | Rudd Ministry | 3 Dec 2007 | 9 Jun 2009 |
| Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs | Rudd Ministry | 3 Dec 2007 | 9 Jun 2009 |
| Shadow Cabinet Minister | Rudd Shadow Ministry | 10 Dec 2006 | 3 Dec 2007 |
| Shadow Assistant Treasurer | Rudd Shadow Ministry | 10 Dec 2006 | 3 Dec 2007 |
| Shadow Minister for Revenue and Competition Policy | Rudd Shadow Ministry | 10 Dec 2006 | 3 Dec 2007 |
Committee service
| Committee | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics House of Representatives Standing | Member | 14 May 2013 | 5 Aug 2013 |
| Education and Employment House of Representatives Standing | Member | 14 May 2013 | 5 Aug 2013 |
| Corporations and Financial Services Joint Statutory | Member | 2 Dec 2004 | 17 Oct 2007 |
| Economics, Finance and Public Administration House of Representatives Standing | Deputy Chair | 2 Dec 2004 | 7 Dec 2005 |
Memberships as the Parliamentary Handbook records them; current means no end date is recorded.
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | McMahon | Labor | 45.52 | -2.99 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | McMahon | Labor | 47.98 | +1.90 | Elected |
| 2019 federal election | McMahon | Labor | 46.08 | -7.36 | Elected |
| 2016 federal election | McMahon | Labor | 53.44 | +4.40 | Elected |
| 2013 federal election | McMahon | Labor | 50.19 | -1.07 | Elected |
| 2010 federal election | McMahon | Labor | 51.26 | -7.41 | Elected |
| 2007 federal election | Prospect | Labor | 58.18 | +9.11 | Elected |
| 2004 federal election | Prospect | Australian Labor Party | 50.07 | -5.29 | Elected |
First-preference share of the formal vote at each event, matched by name within the member's state.
Parliamentary expenses
| Category | Apr-Jun 2026 | Jan-Mar 2026 | Oct-Dec 2025 | Jul-Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Travel | $151,700 | $146,263 | $193,850 | $126,683 |
| Office Facilities | $45,055 | $120,460 | $120,018 | $120,172 |
| Office Administration | $87,239 | $120,181 | $16,413 | $11,790 |
| International Travel | $49,536 | $32,185 | $86,453 | $2,506 |
| Other Car Costs | $15,957 | $10,212 | $12,968 | $7,451 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $10,509 | $11,099 | $3,618 | $11,150 |
| Travel Allowance | $8,004 | $8,806 | $5,452 | $5,836 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $382 | $0 | $223 | $6,664 |
| Telecommunications | $917 | $735 | $839 | $849 |
| Total | $369,298 | $449,941 | $439,833 | $293,101 |
Expenditure as the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority publishes it each quarter, in its own categories, rounded to the dollar. Travel distances, office locations and roles differ, so totals do not compare between members. IPEA's reports and notes.
Funding disclosures
| Election | Electorate | Donations | Donors | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 federal election | McMahon | Nil return | ||
Returns as lodged with the AEC: a candidate's return covers the gifts received and electoral expenditure for that election, a member's annual return the gifts received in the financial year. A nil return records no gifts or spending of the candidate's own. A party-endorsed candidate lodges one when the party or its campaign committee handled the campaign's money, and the party discloses it in its own returns. AEC Transparency Register.
Voting record 162 divisions
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Sources: Wikidata, Parliamentary Handbook, AEC (CC BY 4.0), IPEA (CC BY 3.0 AU), AEC disclosures (CC BY 4.0), They Vote For You (ODbL). Errors? Request a correction.