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David Elder,
Deputy Clerk

AddressDepartment of the House of Representatives
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Telephone (02) 6277 4222
Fax(02) 6277 2006
E-mailDavid.Elder.Reps@aph.gov.au

Role and Responsibilities

David Elder is the Deputy Clerk of the House of Representatives. The Deputy Clerk is the second most senior official of the Department of the House of Representatives is responsible for advising and assisting Members, their staff and officers on matters of parliamentary practice and law, and drafting private members bills and amendments. The Deputy assists the Clerk in the management of the department and during the Clerk’s absence performs the duties of Clerk.

Biography

David has an MA from the Australian National University. He has worked in the Parliament since 1981, having joined the Australian Public Service in 1979. David is married with two children.

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