Charles James Graham was a politician in Queensland, Australia.

Charles James Graham was born on 7 October 1839 in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire, England.

He was educated at Uppingham and Peterhouse, graduating with a BA in 1862 before moving to Australia where he was a squatter.

Graham was the Secretary for Public Lands from 15 July 1873 to 8 January 1874.

Director-General of Education 1876–1878 Later he became the editor (and later sole owner) of the Peak Downs Telegram.