Background
He was born in Subotica in the former Yugoslavia (now located in Serbia), and worked as a stationmaster before entering politics.
He was born in Subotica in the former Yugoslavia (now located in Serbia), and worked as a stationmaster before entering politics.
In 1980, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Hotham. He held the seat until 1990, when he attempted to transfer to the newly created Corinella. He was unsuccessful, being defeated by Liberal candidate Russell Broadbent.
Files released by ASIO show Lewis Kent was intent on terrorist activities against the Croatian Community.
Kent died in June 2014.