Christopher Pyne (born 23 July 1967) is an Australian former politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives for the Liberal Party from 1996 to 2019, representing the Division of Sturt in South Australia. During his parliamentary career, Pyne held several ministerial portfolios in the federal government, including Minister for Education and Training (2013–2014), Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science (2014–2015), and Minister for Defence Industry (2015–2016). He was also appointed as a Parliamentary Secretary and later as the Leader of the House of Representatives (2016–2019).
Born in Adelaide, South Australia, Pyne was educated at St Peter's College and earned a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide. Prior to entering federal politics, he served as a research officer for several federal members and worked as a solicitor. He was first elected to the House of Representatives at the 1996 federal election, succeeding retiring member Ian Wilson.
Throughout his tenure, Pyne was noted for his involvement in policy areas such as education reform, industrial development, and defense procurement. He chaired various parliamentary committees, including the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties and the Joint Committee on the National Health and Medical Research Council. Pyine's legislative contributions included amendments to the Higher Education Support Act and initiatives to promote innovation in Australian industry.
After retiring from politics at the 2019 federal election, Pyne transitioned to the private sector. He was appointed as a senior advisor and board member for several corporations and non‑profit organisations, focusing on areas such as education, technology, and defence. He has also contributed to public commentary on Australian political and economic issues through media appearances and opinion pieces.
Pyne is married to Tania, and they have three children. He remains a prominent public figure in Australian political discourse, frequently providing analysis on policy matters and electoral strategy.