Dustin Halse
Dustin Raffaele Halse[1] (born 3 May 1985) is an Australian politician. He has been a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since November 2018, representing the seat of Ringwood. He lives in the electorate with his wife Rachel.
Dr Dustin Halse | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Ringwood | |
| Assumed office 24 November 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Dee Ryall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 May 1985 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel Halse |
| Education | PhD Swinburne University of Technology |
| Occupation | Academic, trade union official |
| Website | www |
On 24 November 2021, Halse announced that he would not be recontesting his seat in the 2022 Victorian state election.[2]
Background and early career
Halse was born in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne on 3 May 1985, and was educated at Monash University, from which he graduated with a degree in politics and history. He was granted a PhD in political history from Swinburne University of Technology. Before entering politics, he worked as a retail assistant, school care program coordinator, sports coach, trade union official, and university lecturer and fellow in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.[3]
References
- "Speech". Parliament of Victoria. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- Willingham, Richard. "Victorian Labor MPs Jill Hennessy, Danielle Green and Dustin Halse not contesting 2022 election". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- Green, Antony (2018). "Ringwood". Victorian State Election 2018. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.