James Edward Chown (born 4 October 1952) is an Australian former politician. He was born in Sale, Victoria, and arrived in Western Australia in 1959. He was a farmer before entering politics.[1]

Jim Chown
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for Agricultural Region
In office
22 May 2009 – 21 May 2021
Personal details
Born (1952-10-04) 4 October 1952 (age 71)
Sale, Victoria
Political partyLiberal
OccupationFarmer

In 2008, Chown was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council for Agricultural Region, representing the Liberal Party. He took his seat on 22 May 2009.[1] He was defeated at the 2021 Western Australian state election, and his term ended on 21 May 2021.

References edit

  1. ^ a b Parliament of Western Australia (2009). "Hon. James (Jim) Edward Chown". Archived from the original on 8 September 2008. Retrieved 21 May 2009.