Chris Miles (politician)
Chris Miles | |
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Miles in 1985 | |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Braddon | |
| In office 1 December 1984 – 3 October 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Groom |
| Succeeded by | Sid Sidebottom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1947 Ulverstone, Tasmania |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania University of South Africa |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Christopher Gordon Miles (born 21 August 1947) is an Australian former politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1984 to 1998, representing the Tasmanian seat of Braddon. He served as parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister John Howard and was a prominent social conservative within the Liberal Party, chairing the conservative Lyons Forum ginger group. Prior to entering politics, he worked as a schoolteacher.