Nick McGowan
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Nick McGowan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for North-Eastern Metropolitan | |
| Assumed office 26 November 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Galvin Park Secondary College (Now Wyndham Central College), Eltham High School |
| Profession | Politician |
Nicholas McGowan is an Australian politician. He is a member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing the North-Eastern Metropolitan Region since November 2022. McGowan is a member of the Liberal Party.[1][2] He has served as the Shadow Minister for Community Services and Shadow Minister for Victim Support since 11 October 2025.[3]
McGowan was born in Ivanhoe, Victoria, and raised by his single mother alongside his brother. His early life was marked by financial challenges and frequent relocations, as his mother worked various jobs including warehouse work, community based childcare, and clerical duties to support the family. They lived in several locations, including Ballarat, Eltham, and Werribee, where McGowan attended Galvin Park Secondary College (now Wyndham Central College). At the age of 12, he began contributing to the household income by taking on small jobs in his neighborhood.[2]
During his childhood, McGowan was a friend of Matthew Guy, who later became Victorian Opposition Leader, and whom he would serve as chief of staff, as well as being the best man at his wedding.[2]
McGowan completed his secondary education at Eltham High School. During his time as a university student, he worked for several members of parliament and became one of Victoria’s youngest local government candidates when he ran for election in the Shire of Eltham at the age of 18.