Enver Erdogan
The Honourable Enver Erdogan | |
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| Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation | |
| Assumed office 19 December 2024 | |
| Premier | Jacinta Allan |
| Preceded by | Melissa Horne |
| Minister for Corrections | |
| Assumed office 5 December 2022 | |
| Premier | Daniel Andrews Jacinta Allan |
| Preceded by | Sonya Kilkenny |
| Minister for Youth Justice | |
| Assumed office 5 December 2022 | |
| Premier | Daniel Andrews Jacinta Allan |
| Preceded by | Sonya Kilkenny |
| Minister for Victim Support | |
| In office 5 December 2022 – 19 December 2024 | |
| Premier | Daniel Andrews Jacinta Allan |
| Preceded by | Sonya Kilkenny |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Carbines (as Minister for Victims) |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 15 August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Dalidakis |
| Constituency | Northern Metropolitan Region (2022–present) Southern Metropolitan Region (2019–2022) |
| Councillor of the City of Moreland | |
| In office 2008–2012 | |
| Ward | North-West |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labor |
| Alma mater | La Trobe University |
Enver Erdogan is an Australian politician and lawyer who has served as a Minister in the Victorian Government since 2022.[1] A member of the Australian Labor Party, he represents the Northern Metropolitan Region in the Victorian Legislative Council.[2] Erdogan currently serves as Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Corrections, and Minister for Youth Justice.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Erdogan studied at La Trobe University, obtaining a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws. He later completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2011. He is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Before his parliamentary career, Erdogan worked as an Associate at the law firm Maurice Blackburn, specialising in representing injured workers. He was elected to the City of Moreland (now the City of Merri-bek) in 2008 and served until 2012. He also sat on the Board of the Municipal Association of Victoria, the peak body representing local councils in the state.
Political career
[edit]Entry to Parliament
[edit]Erdogan entered the Parliament of Victoria in August 2019 when he was appointed to the Legislative Council to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Philip Dalidakis.[4] He represented the Southern Metropolitan Region until the 2022 Victorian state election when he was elected to represent the Northern Metropolitan Region.
Parliamentary roles
[edit]From February 2020 to August 2022, Erdogan chaired the Legislative Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee.[5] As Committee Chair, he presided over inquiries into Expanding Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone, Increase in Victoria’s Road Toll, Use of School Buses in Rural and Regional Victoria, the Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism and events sectors, Victoria’s Multi Purpose Taxi Program, and the Closure of the Hazelwood and Yallourn Power Stations.
In June 2022, he was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney-General, serving until December that year.[2]
Ministerial career
[edit]Erdogan was sworn in as a minister in the Third Andrews Ministry on 5 December 2022, taking on the portfolios of Corrections, Youth Justice, and Victim Support.[6] He retained these portfolios when Jacinta Allan became Premier in September 2023, and was appointed to his current portfolios after a reshuffle in December 2024.[3]
In the Corrections portfolio, Erdogan has overseen the expansion of prison capacity in response to changes in Victoria's bail laws, including the opening of the Western Plains Correctional Centre,[7] and investment into education and employment programs to reduce recidivism.[8] As Minister for Youth Justice, he has been responsible for the implementation of the Youth Justice Act 2024[9] and reforms aimed at diversion and rehabilitation. As Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, he has managed reforms to liquor licensing, gambling regulation,[10] and the establishment of a tobacco licensing scheme intended to combat illicit sales and organised crime.[11]
Political views
[edit]Erdogan has identified access to education, affordable and safe transport, and fair wages as key priorities. His broader policy interests include economic development, industrial relations, manufacturing, and law reforms.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Erdogan is married and has two daughters. He is passionate about both Australian rules football and soccer, and is a lifelong supporter of the Collingwood Football Club. His personal interests include history and international affairs, and he is the first Member of Parliament of Kurdish descent in Australia.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "New Cabinet To Keep Doing What Matters". www.premier.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Enver Erdogan - Parliament of Victoria". www.parliament.vic.gov.au. Archived from the original on 19 June 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Jaclyn Symes sworn in as Victorian treasurer after ministry reshuffle". ABC News. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Baxendale, Rachel. "Neil Pharaoh emerges as challenger to Enver Erdogan for Labor seat". The Australian. News Corp. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- ^ Parliament of Victoria, Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee (2020). Inquiry into expanding Melbourne's Free Tram Zone. Victorian Government Printer. pp. ii. ISBN 978-1-922425-11-9.
- ^ Ilanbey, Rachel Eddie, Sumeyya (2 December 2022). "Two new faces join Andrews' cabinet after ministers take a step to the Left". The Age. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Western Plains Correctional Centre Ready For Prisoners". www.premier.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "Building A Better Future After Prison". www.premier.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "Stronger Youth Offender Laws Pass Parliament". www.premier.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "New Trial To Help Prevent Gambling Harm". www.premier.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "Tough Tobacco Licensing Scheme To Start Next Month". www.premier.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Home | Parliament of Victoria". hansard.parliament.vic.gov.au. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
External links
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Media related to Enver Erdogan at Wikimedia Commons