Nicholas Kotsiras (born 13 March 1959, in

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) is an Australian politician, and was a member of the

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for the Liberal Party from 1999 to 2014. He was first elected after defeating former member

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for Liberal preselection in 1999. Kotsiras is a

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and a

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supporter.

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1959 births Living people Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Victoria Politicians from Melbourne Members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly Greek emigrants to Australia {{Australia-Liberal-politician-stub