Enver Erdogan is an Australian politician and Victorian Government Minister. He has been a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Council since August 2019, representing Southern Metropolitan Region from 2019 to November 2022, and Northern Metropolitan Region from November 2022.[1] He currently serves as Minister for Corrections, Youth Justice and Victim Support.
The Honourable Enver Erdogan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Southern Metropolitan Region | |
| Assumed office 15 August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Dalidakis |
| Councillor of the City of Moreland | |
| In office 2008–2012 | |
| Ward | North-West |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labor |
| Alma mater | La Trobe University |
Biography edit
Erdogan was first elected in August 2019 when he was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Philip Dalidakis's resignation.[1] On 26 June 2020, he became Chair of the Legislative Council's Standing Committee on the Economy and Infrastructure.[2] On 25 June 2022, Premier Daniel Andrews appointed Erdogan as Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General.[3] On 5 December 2022, Erdogan was elevated to Cabinet[4] and sworn in as Minister for Corrections, Youth Justice and Victim Support.[5]
A Turkish speaker of Kurdish descent,[6] Erdogan is the first MP of Kurdish descent in any Australian parliament.[7]
Erdogan holds degrees in Economics and Law from La Trobe University and was an Associate at Maurice Blackburn prior to becoming a member of the Legislative Council.[8]
Before entering parliament, Erdogan was a councillor on the City of Merri-bek, then known as the City of Moreland.
References edit
- ^ a b "Mr Enver Erdogan". Parliament of Victoria.
- ^ Parliament of Victoria, Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee (2020). Inquiry into expanding Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone. Victorian Government Printer. pp. ii. ISBN 978 1 922425 11 9.
- ^ "Statement On New Ministry | Premier of Victoria". www.premier.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Ilanbey, Rachel Eddie, Sumeyya (2 December 2022). "Two new faces join Andrews' cabinet after ministers take a step to the Left". The Age. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "New Cabinet To Keep Doing What Matters | Premier of Victoria". www.premier.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ 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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