Tayfun Eren
| Tayfun Eren | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Parliament for Doutta Galla | |
| In office May 1996 – August 1999 | |
| Preceded by | David White |
| Succeeded by | Justin Madden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 March 1959 Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Sales/storeman Electorate Officer |
Tayfun Eren (born 13 March 1959) is a former Australian politician. He was a Labor member for Doutta Galla in the Victorian Legislative Council from 1996 to 1999.[1]
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.[2] In 1999, Eren was disendorsed by the ALP following his involvement in a domestic violence court case.[3]