Clem Newton-Brown
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Clem Newton-Brown | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Prahran | |
| In office 27 November 2010 – 29 November 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Lupton |
| Succeeded by | Sam Hibbins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 September 1967 |
| Party | Liberal Party |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh, Monash University |
| Profession | Barrister |
Clement Arundel Newton-Brown OAM (born 3 September 1967) is a former Australian politician and entrepreneur who served as the member for Prahran in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.[1][2]
Prior to his election, he worked as a barrister, specializing in planning law as well as running a series of small businesses—including the first Yarra River water taxi service,[3] BBQ Boats [citation needed] and a café on an island under the Southgate footbridge [citation needed]. He was elected the youngest ever Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne in 1999 at 32 years of age.
Newton-Brown stood for the seat of Prahran in 2006 but was unsuccessful. At the 2010 Victorian election, he ran a high-profile campaign and defeated two-term Labor Party member, Tony Lupton. He lost the seat at the 2014 Victorian election to the Greens candidate Sam Hibbins. It was only the second Victorian Lower House seat to be won by the Greens.