James Burke

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Burke
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Feb 4, 1971(1971-02-04)
Age	53
Birthplace	Port Moresby
Country	Australia
Birth City	Port Moresby
Horoscope	Pisces

James Burke Biography

James Burke is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 4, 1971 in Port Moresby, Port Moresby, Australia. James Burke was born in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea in 1971. His family were due to move to Darwin just after Christmas of 1974, but were delayed by the onset of Cyclone Tracy, which virtually obliterated the city. The family eventually moved to Darwin in 1976. James studied politics and law at the University College of the Northern Territory (then part of the University of Queensland), but switched to the equivalent course at the new Northern Territory University in 1989. He was involved in student politics throughout his time at university.

James married Sharon McKenzie in August 1999 and has a step-daughter Leesa, and sons Brandon and Flynn.

In April 2009, James became an Advisor to the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, Hon. Paul Henderson.

James was employed in the Northern Territory Public Service from 1995 to 2000, in Territory Health Services then the Office of the Public Trustee. In addition, James served with the Army Reserves for approximately 3 years. James went to Melbourne to pursue his legal career having been unable to secure a position with a local firm. He worked as a solicitor for 11 months with Gadens Lawyers then approximately 3½ years with Maurice Blackburn Cashman, before returning to the Territory in August 2004 to take up a position as Industrial Officer with the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union (LHMU).

James Burke Net Worth

James Burke is one of the richest Politician from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Burke 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

James Patrick Burke (born 4 February 1971) is a former an Australian politician. He was a Labor Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly between 2005 and 2008, representing the electorate of Brennan. James Burke is perhaps most famous for his shock defeat of his namesake (but no relation), the Opposition Leader Denis Burke, at the 2005 election. Although even he had not expected to be victorious, he swept aside the incumbent member, and won what had been the CLP’s safest seat with a swing of more than 20%.

James was a founding member of the Darwin Youth Sister City Organisation (DYSCO), a community youth group within the Darwin City Council’s Sister Cities programs. He was also a member of the Haikou Sister City Community Committee. In 1994, James was one of four students to go to Haikou, China on a 12-month exchange. He also assisted in the formation of the Ambon Youth Sister Cities Group.

On 9 August 2008, a general election for the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory was held, resulting in James Burke losing his seat of Brennan to Peter Chandler of the CLP.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is James Burke Dating?

According to our records, James Burke married to F. Madeline Hamilton. As of December 1, 2023, James Burke’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. James Burke celebrates birthday on February 4 of every year.

Was Jimmy Burke a made man?

Criminal activities. As Burke was of Irish descent, he was ineligible to become a “made man” in the American mafia , so he was relegated to associate, under capo Paul Vario.

Is Jimmy Burke still alive?

April 13, 1996

Where is Jimmy Burke buried?

St. Charles / Resurrection Cemeteries, East Farmingdale, NY

Who is the CEO of Tylenol?

James Burke received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2000 and was named one of history’s 10 greatest CEOs by Fortune magazine in 2003. But it was for his handling of the Tylenol tragedy back in 1982 that Burke, CEO of Johnson & Johnson from 1976 to 1989, will be remembered most.

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