Nazih Elasmar

Nazih Halim Elasmar OAM (Arabic: نزيه حليم الأسمر) (born 16 April 1953 in Beirut, Lebanon), is an Australian politician, and a sitting member of the Victorian Legislative Council for the Labor Party.

Nazih Elasmar

OAM MLC
President of the Victorian Legislative Council
Assumed office
18 June 2020
DeputyWendy Lovell
Preceded byShaun Leane
Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Northern Metropolitan Region
Assumed office
25 November 2006
ConstituencyNorthern Metropolitan Region
Personal details
Born (1953-04-16) 16 April 1953
Beirut, Lebanon
Political partyLabor
OccupationTeacher
Electorate Officer
Politician

In 2006 Victorian state elections, Elasmar was elected to the Northern Metropolitan Region. He was previously the mayor of the City of Darebin in 1997.

In 2020, Elasmar was elected as the President of the Victorian Legislative Council, succeeding Shaun Leane.

Elasmar is married with three children.

References

    Further reading
    • "Nazih Elasmar, OAM". Parliamentary Handbook. Parliament of Victoria. Archived from the original on 23 July 2008. Retrieved 20 July 2008.
    • "Nazih Halim EL ASMAR, OAM". itsanhonour.gov.au. Australian Government. 26 January 2006. Retrieved 20 July 2008.
    Victorian Legislative Council
    Preceded by
    Shaun Leane    		 President of the Victorian Legislative Council
    2020–present    		 Incumbent


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