James Milligan (politician)

James Keith Milligan (born 24 August 1978) is an Australian politician. He is a Liberal member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly from 2016 to 2020, representing the electorate of Yerrabi.^[1] He ran a graphic design publishing business before his election, and was communications director of the Gungahlin Community Council.^[2]

Preceded byAlistair Coe

Preceded byElectorate created

Succeeded byLeanne Castley

Born (1978-08-24) 24 August 1978 (age 47)

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James Milligan MLA
Milligan in 2025
Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for Yerrabi
Incumbent
Assumed office 25 March 2021
Preceded by	Alistair Coe
In office 15 October 2016 – 17 October 2020
Preceded by	Electorate created
Succeeded by	Leanne Castley
Personal details
Born	(1978-08-24) 24 August 1978 (age 47)
Party	Liberal Party

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Milligan was defeated at the 2020 ACT election, losing his seat to fellow Liberal Leanne Castley,^[1] however he was re-elected in March 2021 in a countback of votes to fill a casual vacancy caused by the resignation of former Liberal leader Alistair Coe.^[3]