About James Lister
Born 1976. James Lister is an Australian politician, air force officer and aide-de-camp.
James Paul Lister (born 6 April 1976) is an Australian politician. He has been the Liberal National Party member for Southern Downs in the Queensland Legislative Assembly since 2017.
Lister was born in Benowa, Queensland, and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from the Queensland University of Technology. He served in the Royal Australian Air Force from 2000 to 2017, during which time he was aide-de-camp to Michael Jeffrey, 24th Governor-General of Australia, in 2004 and Dame Quentin Bryce, 24th Governor of Queensland, from 2007 to 2008.
He also holds an advanced grade amateur (ham) radio licence, with the callsign VK4JPL, and is a member of the Border Ranges Amateur Radio Club.
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Who is James Lister?
Australian politician
When was James Lister born?
James Lister was born on 6 April 1976 in Benowa.
What is James Lister's occupation?
James Lister is a politician, air force officer and aide-de-camp.
What nationality is James Lister?
James Lister is Australian.
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· DBpedia: James Lister (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Lister. https://biography.guide/james-lister/
MLA: "James Lister." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-lister/.
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