Education
He was born in Covington, Kentucky, United States, and was educated at Purdue University.
He was born in Covington, Kentucky, United States, and was educated at Purdue University.
He was an engineer before entering politics. He was a foreman, supervisor, International Marketing Manager and Managing Director of an instrument company and Chairman and Managing Director of a construction company. He moved to Australia in 1969, became a citizen of Australia in 1974, and was first elected to the Louisiana Trobe seat in 1990.
He retired at the 2004 election.
In 2005, Charles was appointed as the Australian Consulate-General in Chicago.
Charles was a member of the Opposition Shadow Ministry 1994-1996.