James Hickey (Australian politician)

James William Hickey (14 January 1878 – 8 April 1932) was an Australian trade unionist and politician who was a Labor Party member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia from 1916 to 1928, representing Central Province.

Hickey became an organiser for the Australian Workers' Union, eventually becoming vice-president of its Geraldton branch.

Hickey first ran for parliament at the 1914 Legislative Council elections, but lost to Henry Carson of the Country Party.

After Labor's victory at the 1924 state election, Hickey was made a minister without portfolio in the new Collier government.

He stood for the Legislative Assembly at the 1930 state election, but lost to Edward Angelo in the seat of Gascoyne.