James Killen

The Honourable Sir James Killen AC, KCMG
Father of the House
In office 1 April 1983 – 15 August 1983
Preceded by	Malcolm Fraser
Succeeded by	Doug Anthony
Vice-President of the Executive Council Leader of the House
In office 7 May 1982 – 11 March 1983
Prime Minister	Malcolm Fraser
Preceded by	Sir John Carrick Ian Sinclair
Succeeded by	Mick Young
Minister for Defence
In office 11 November 1975 – 7 May 1982
Prime Minister	Malcolm Fraser
Preceded by	Bill Morrison
Succeeded by	Ian Sinclair
Minister for the Navy
In office 12 November 1969 – 22 March 1971
Prime Minister	John Gorton William McMahon
Preceded by	Bert Kelly
Succeeded by	Malcolm Mackay
Member of the Australian Parliament for Moreton
In office 10 December 1955 – 15 August 1983
Preceded by	Josiah Francis
Succeeded by	Don Cameron
Personal details
Born	23 November 1925 Dalby, Queensland, Australia
Died	12 January 2007(2007-01-12) (aged 81) Auchenflower, Queensland, Australia
Political party	Liberal
Spouse(s)	Joy Buley Benise Killen
Education	Brisbane Grammar School
Alma mater	University of Queensland
Military service
Allegiance	Australia
Branch/service	Royal Australian Air Force
Years of service	1943–1945
Rank	Flight sergeant

Sir Denis James "Jim" Killen, AC, KCMG (23 November 1925 – 12 January 2007) was an Australian politician and a Liberal Party member of the Australian House of Representatives from December 1955 to August 1983, representing the Division of Moreton in Queensland. He served as Vice-President of the Executive Council, Minister for Defence and Minister for the Navy during his parliamentary career.