Chris Tallentire

Christopher John Tallentire (born 11 October 1963) is an Australian politician. He was a Labor Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from the 2008 state election, representing Gosnells until 2017 and Thornlie from 2017 until 2025. Prior to his election, Tallentire was the director of the Conservation Council of Western Australia from March 2004 to April 2008.^[1] He holds a Bachelor of Agribusiness Marketing.^[2]

Chris Tallentire
Member of the Western Australian Parliament for Gosnells
In office 6 September 2008 – 11 March 2017
Preceded by	New seat
Succeeded by	Seat abolished
Member of the Western Australian Parliament for Thornlie
In office 11 March 2017 – 6 February 2025
Preceded by	New seat
Succeeded by	Colleen Egan
Personal details
Born	Christopher John Tallentire (1963-10-11) 11 October 1963 (age 61) Middlesbrough, England
Citizenship	Australian
Political party	Labor
Website	www.christallentire.com

In September 2024, Tallentire raised concerns regarding amendments to legislation relating to the Environmental Protection Authority.^[3][4]

In February 2024, Tallentire announced he would not be re-contesting his seat at the 2025 state election.^[5]

Tallentire is a member of the United Workers Union and the Labor Left faction.^[6]