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Mr James Agness

Light
House of Assembly

About Me

Full Name
James Peter Agness
Party
Australian Labor Party
Electorate
Light
House
House of Assembly
Date Elected
21 March 2026
Education
Gwernyfed High School - UK
Xavier College - Gawler Belt
Adelaide University - Bachelor of International Studies & Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
Australian National University - Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Prior Employment
Law Clerk
Lawyer
Electorate Officer
Ministerial Adviser - Road Safety, Police, Corrections, Health
Adviser to the Leader of the Opposition
Chief of Staff - Trade & Investment, Housing & Urban Development, Housing Infrastructure and Planning
Public Activities
Member of AURUFC
Gawler RSL

Contact Details

Electorate Telephone
08 8522 2878
Electorate Email
light@parliament.sa.gov.au
Electorate Mobile Phone
0423 183 067
Electorate Address
148 Murray Street, GAWLER SA 5118

Electoral History

Date
District
House
Party
Reason (if retired)
21 Mar 2026 - Current
Light
House of Assembly
Australian Labor Party

Committee Membership

19 May 2026 - Current

Speeches

Date
Speech
House
06 May 2026
First Speech
House of Assembly
Acknowledgement of Country

The Parliament of South Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners of this country throughout Australia, and their connection to land and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to the Elders both past and present.