- Clem Newton-Brown
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Clem Newton-Brown Incumbent Assumed office
27 November 2010Preceded by Tony Lupton Constituency Prahran Personal details Born 3 September 1967
Hawthorn, Victoria, AustraliaNationality Australian Political party Liberal Party of Australia Profession Barrister Clement Arundel "Clem" Newton-Brown (born 3 September 1967[1]), Australian politician, is the member for Prahran in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.[2]
Newton-Brown was born in Hawthorn and is a long term resident of Prahran. He graduated with a degrees in Law and Arts from Monash University in 1991. Prior to his election, he worked as a barrister, specialising in planning law as well as running a series of small businesses—including the first Yarra River water taxi service, BBQ Boats and a café on an island under the Southgate footbridge. He was elected the youngest ever Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne in 1999 at 32 years of age.
Newton-Brown stood for the seat of Prahran in 2006 but was unsuccessful. At the 2010 Victorian election, he ran a high-profile campaign and defeated two-term Labor Party member, Tony Lupton.
Newton-Brown is a member of the Planning Institute of Victoria, and the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association.
References
- ^ "Clem Newton-Brown". Parliament of Victoria. http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/id/1711. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
- ^ Morris, Mike (30 November 2010). "Libs carve up south-east". Frankston Weekly. http://www.frankstonweekly.com.au/news/local/news/general/libs-carve-up-southeast/2011325.aspx. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
Victorian Legislative Assembly Preceded by
Tony LuptonMember for Prahran
2010–presentIncumbent Categories:- 1967 births
- Living people
- Australian barristers
- Members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
- Politicians from Melbourne
- Victoria (Australia) Liberal politicians
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