Enver Erdogan
Enver Erdogan is an Australian politician. He has been a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Council since August 2019, representing Southern Metropolitan Region, when he was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Philip Dalidakis's resignation.[1] He currently serves as Chair of the Economy and Infrastructure Standing Committee.[2]
Enver Erdogan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Southern Metropolitan Region | |
| Assumed office 15 August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Dalidakis |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Alma mater | La Trobe University |
A Turkish speaker of Kurdish descent,[3] Erdogan is the first MP of Kurdish descent in any Australian parliament.[4]
Erdogan holds degrees in Economics and Law from La Trobe University and worked as a lawyer at Maurice Blackburn prior to becoming a member of the Legislative Council.[5]
References
- "Mr Enver Erdogan". Parliament of Victoria.
- "Members". Parliament of Victoria.
- Baxendale, Rachel. "Neil Pharaoh emerges as challenger to Enver Erdogan for Labor seat". The Australian. News Corp. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- "Backroom Baz: Labor MP gets security check on office amid row over selection". Herald Sun. News Corp. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- Preiss, Benjamin (28 June 2019). "'It devalues memberships': Fury over Labor's plan to drop in a Shoppie". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
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