James Killen

Sir James Killen
Killen in 1969
Father of the House
In office
1 April 1983 – 15 August 1983
Preceded byMalcolm Fraser
Succeeded byDoug Anthony
Vice-President of the Executive Council
Leader of the House
In office
7 May 1982 – 11 March 1983
Prime MinisterMalcolm Fraser
Preceded bySir John Carrick
Ian Sinclair
Succeeded byMick Young
Minister for Defence
In office
11 November 1975 – 7 May 1982
Prime MinisterMalcolm Fraser
Preceded byBill Morrison
Succeeded byIan Sinclair
Minister for the Navy
In office
12 November 1969 – 22 March 1971
Prime MinisterJohn Gorton
William McMahon
Preceded byBert Kelly
Succeeded byMalcolm Mackay
Member of the Australian Parliament for Moreton
In office
10 December 1955 – 15 August 1983
Preceded byJosiah Francis
Succeeded byDon Cameron
Personal details
Born23 November 1925
Dalby, Queensland, Australia
Died12 January 2007(2007-01-12) (aged 81)
Auchenflower, Queensland, Australia
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Joy Buley
Benise Killen
EducationBrisbane Grammar School
Alma materUniversity of Queensland
Military service
Allegiance Australia
Branch/service Royal Australian Air Force
Years of service1943–1945
RankFlight sergeant

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 for almost 30 years, 1955 to 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.


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