David Ernest Charles (born 2 March 1948) is a former Australian politician. Born in Melbourne, he was a film and television director before entering politics. In 1980, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor 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). References 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 of Australia in San Francisco 20th-century Australian politicians Politicians from Melbourne