Tayfun Eren (born 13 March 1959) is a former
Australia
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n politician. He was a
Labor member for
Doutta Galla in the
Victorian Legislative Council from 1996 to 1999.
Career
Eren was elected in a by-election caused by the retirement of
David White. He was the first person of Turkish birth to be elected to a Parliament in Australia. In 1999, Eren was disendorsed by the ALP following his involvement in a domestic violence court case.
References
External links
Tayfun Eren at re-member
1959 births
Living people
Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of Victoria
Members of the Victorian Legislative Council
Turkish emigrants to Australia
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