James Burke

James Patrick Burke (born 4 February 1971) is an Australian former politician. He was a Labor Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly between 2005 and 2008, representing the electorate of Brennan.

Early life James Burke was born in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea in 1971. he swept aside the incumbent member, and won what had been the CLP's safest seat with a swing of more than 20%.

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

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

Personal life Burke married Sharon McKenzie in August 1999, gaining a step-daughter (Leesa), and having two children (Niamh and Flynn).