Tayfun Eren

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]

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	(1959-03-13) 13 March 1959 (age 66) Turkey
Nationality	Turkish Australian
Political party	Labor Party
Occupation	Sales/storeman Electorate Officer

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]