Andrew Charlton
Member for Parramatta
Biography
Background and political history
Dr Andrew Charlton is an economist, former Rhodes Scholar and was senior economic adviser to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd during the 2008 GFC response. He co-founded AlphaBeta analytics (now Accenture Strategy), advising governments on productivity and climate finance. Elected in 2022, Charlton serves on the Economics Committee and is leading Labor's agenda on open banking and data trusts.
Policy Positions
Key issues and stances
Productivity
Data dividends
Citizen data-trust model for digital platforms.
Climate
Green finance
Mandatory climate-risk disclosure & sovereign green-bond program.
Infrastructure
Western Sydney
Paramatta light-rail Stage 2 and riverside renewal.
Voting History
Recent votes on key legislation
Climate Change Bill 2022
43 % target
Competition & Consumer Amendment (Supermarket Code) 2024
Made grocery code mandatory
Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023
$10 bn social housing
Election History
Past election results
| Year | Electorate | Result | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Parramatta | Won | 53.5% |
Contact Information
Get in touch with Andrew Charlton
Phone
(02) 9689 1455Website
Visit official websiteOffice Address
Shop 2, 65 Phillip St, Parramatta NSW 2150