David Ernest Charles (born 2 March 1948) is an Australian former politician. Born in

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, he was a film and television director before entering politics. In 1980, he was elected to the

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as the

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member for Isaacs. He held the seat until his retirement in 1990. On leaving the parliament, Charles served a term as Consul-General in San Francisco (1990–1993).

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Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Australia Members of the Australian House of Representatives for Isaacs Members of the Australian House of Representatives 1948 births Living people Australian film directors Consuls-general for Australia in San Francisco Politicians from Melbourne Australian MPs 1980–1983 Australian MPs 1983–1984 Australian MPs 1984–1987 Australian MPs 1987–1990 {{Australia-Labor-representative-stub