Lewis Kent
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| Lewis Kent | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Hotham | |
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In office 18 October 1980 – 24 March 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Johnston |
| Succeeded by | Simon Crean |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
27 September 1927 Subotica, Yugoslavia |
| Died |
22 June 2014 (aged 86) Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Stationmaster, Politician |
Lewis (Bata) Kent (8 September 1927 – 22 June 2014) was an Australian politician. He was born in Subotica in the former Yugoslavia (now located in Serbia), and worked as a stationmaster before entering politics. In 1980, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Hotham.[1] He held the seat until 1990, when he attempted to transfer to the newly created Corinella; he was unsuccessful, being defeated by Liberal candidate Russell Broadbent.[2]
Files released by ASIO show Lewis Kent was intent on terrorist activities against the Croatian Community. [3]
Kent died in June 2014.[4]
References
- ↑ Lyle Allan (1985), 'Ethnic Politics in the ALP,' in P.R.Hay, J. Halligan, J.Warhurst and B.Costar (eds.), Essays on Victorian Politics, Warrnambool Institute Press, Warrnambool, Victoria, page 141. ISBN 0-949759-06-6
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
- ↑ http://teamuzunovmedia.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/australian-mp-yugoslav-spy.html
- ↑ "Lewis Kent Obituary" The Age. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
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| Preceded by Roger Johnston |
Member for Hotham 1980 – 1990 |
Succeeded by Simon Crean |
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