Wayne Farnham | |
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Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Narracan | |
Assumed office 28 January 2023 | |
Preceded by | Gary Blackwood |
Personal details | |
Political party | Liberal |
Education | Warragul Technical College |
Occupation | Construction company owner |
Wayne Farnham is an Australian politician,currently the Liberal Party member for the electoral district of Narracan in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. [1]
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