Khalil Eideh
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Khalil Eideh is an Australia
n politician, for the state of Victoria. Born in Tripoli
in Lebanon
, he later migrated to Australia
, where he became a mail officer with Australia Post
(1975–79). From 1987 to 2006 he was the Managing Director of Bluestar Logistics Freight Company. He received the Centenary Medal
for service to the community and transport in 2001, the Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs in 2005, and has also been appointed a Harmony Day
Ambassador. In 2006, he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council
as a Labor
member for Western Metropolitan Region.
He has served on a number of Committees with the Parliament of Victoria and now serves as an Acting President of the Legislative Council. Khalil is a supporter of the Essendon Football Club.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n politician, for the state of Victoria. Born in Tripoli
Tripoli, Lebanon
Tripoli is the largest city in northern Lebanon and the second-largest city in Lebanon. Situated 85 km north of the capital Beirut, Tripoli is the capital of the North Governorate and the Tripoli District. Geographically located on the east of the Mediterranean, the city's history dates back...
in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
, he later migrated to Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, where he became a mail officer with Australia Post
Australia Post
Australia Post is the trading name of the Australian Government-owned Australian Postal Corporation .-History:...
(1975–79). From 1987 to 2006 he was the Managing Director of Bluestar Logistics Freight Company. He received the Centenary Medal
Centenary Medal
The Centenary Medal is an award created by the Australian Government in 2001. It was established to commemorate the Centenary of Federation of Australia and to honour people who have made a contribution to Australian society or government...
for service to the community and transport in 2001, the Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs in 2005, and has also been appointed a Harmony Day
Harmony Day
Harmony Day is held on 21 March. Managed by the , Harmony Day celebrates the cohesive and inclusive nature of Australia and promotes a tolerant and culturally diverse society....
Ambassador. In 2006, he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council
Victorian Legislative Council
The Victorian Legislative Council, is the upper of the two houses of the Parliament of Victoria, Australia; the lower house being the Legislative Assembly. Both houses sit in Parliament House in Spring Street, Melbourne. The Legislative Council serves as a house of review, in a similar fashion to...
as a Labor
Australian Labor Party
The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia...
member for Western Metropolitan Region.
He has served on a number of Committees with the Parliament of Victoria and now serves as an Acting President of the Legislative Council. Khalil is a supporter of the Essendon Football Club.