Tom French (Australian politician)
Tom French | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Moore | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ian Goodenough |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 June 1983[1] |
| Political party | Labor |
| Website | www |
Thomas Alan French (born 21 June 1983) is an Australian politician. He is member of the Australian Parliament for the Division of Moore representing the Labor Party after winning the seat in the 2025 Australian federal election.[2]
Political career
French was previously a Labor candidate, unsuccessfully contesting Pearce in the 2016 Australian federal election and Moore in the 2022 Australian federal election.
French is an electrician and lawyer and has worked in hospitality and business management.[3] He is the first Labor MP for the seat since 1990, and second ever.[4]
Personal life
French is the father of two sons.[5] He is a kidney transplant recipient from his brother.[5]
References
- ^ "French dispatched to unseat Goodenough". PerthNow. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ Hastie, Hamish; Burton, Jesinta; Naglazas, Mark (3 May 2025). "Labor defends in WA – but did anyone notice?". WAtoday. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Moore (Key Seat) Federal Election 2025 Results". www.abc.net.au. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "Labor MP Tom French gets a 'second crack at Moore' after win". Sky News. 4 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Tom French Moore". www.walabor.org.au. Retrieved 6 May 2025.