Nathan Lambertis an Australian politician. He has been a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 2022, representing the seat ofPreston.
Nathan Lambert | |
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| Member of theVictorian Legislative Assembly forPreston | |
| Assumed office 26 November 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Robin Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Labor |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Oxford University(MBA) University of Melbourne(BCS) |
| Occupation | Public servant Political staffer |
Early life
editBefore entering politics, Lambert studied computer science and creative arts at theUniversity of Melbourne.He also served as a non-executive director at a Labor-alignedthink tank,theChifley Research Centre,as well as a brief tenure as an associate forMcKinsey.From 2019 to 2022, Lambert served as both an assistant and executive director for theDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and Regionsin theVictorian Government.He took leave to run for the Labor party's preselection for the district of Preston.[1]
Political career
editLambert challenged incumbent MPRobin Scottfor theAustralian Labor Partycandidacy for the district ofPreston.He was supported by theShop, Distributive and Allied Employees Associationas well as other factions within the Labor party supported byDeputy Prime Minister of AustraliaRichard Marles.[2]
At the2022 Victorian state election,Lambert was elected but with a heavy swing against him from theAustralian Greensand independent candidate and former Mayor of theCity of DarebinGaetano Greco.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^"Nathan Lambert LinkedIn Profile".LinkedIn.Retrieved5 December2022.
- ^Sakkal, Paul."Preselection challenge against Somyurek ally and former minister Robin Scott".The Age.Melbourne, Victoria.Retrieved5 December2022.