Mehmet Tillem
| Mehmet Tillem | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Victoria | |
|
In office 21 August 2013 – 30 June 2014 | |
| Preceded by | David Feeney |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
10 September 1974 Tavas, Turkey |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Labor Party |
| Occupation | Research manager, ministerial advisor |
Mehmet Tillem (born 10 September 1974) is a former Australian politician. He was an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian Senate from 21 August 2013 to 30 June 2014. He filled a casual vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator David Feeney, but was defeated at the 2013 federal election, and left parliament at the conclusion of his term.[1][2] He is the first Turkish-born member of the Australian parliament.[3]
References
- ↑ Senator Mehmet Tillem, Parliament of Australia
- ↑ Green, Antony: The Changing Party Composition of the Senate, Antony Green's Election Blog, 3 October 2013.
- ↑ "Vic parly to fill vacant Senate post". ninemsn. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
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