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David Allan Van (born 14 November 1964) is an Australian politician. He was elected as a member of the Liberal Party and was sworn in as a federal senator representing the state of Victoria on 1 July 2019. In June 2023, Van was accused of sexual assault by Senator Lidia Thorpe and former Senator Amanda Stoker.
Branch Development Officer for the Liberal Party Macnamara/Melbourne Ports Federal Electorate Conference (Vic.) from 2016 to 2017. Vice-President of the Liberal Party Albert Park/South Melbourne Branch (Vic.) from 2017 to 2019.
Jun 17, 2023 · Senator David Van has quit the Liberal Party in the wake of multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against him over the past week.
Jun 16, 2023 · On Wednesday, Senator Lidia Thorpe accused David Van of sexual assault and harassment - claims he strongly denies, and that she later withdrew.
Jun 16, 2023 · Senator David Van was expelled from the Liberal party room by Peter Dutton. Mr Dutton says claims by a third person against Senator Van were raised with him, and he should quit parliament. Senator Lidia Thorpe says she felt demonised after speaking to the Senate about her experiences in parliament.
Senator David Van is your proud Independent Senator for Victoria. Stay up to date with the latest news here.
Jun 17, 2023 · Senator David Van has resigned after two female parliamentarians accused him of sexual misconduct, and a further allegation has been made against him. He denies all allegations.
Sep 10, 2019 · Senator David Van is an Independent Senator for Victoria. Elected to the Senate in 2019. During his time in the Senate, David has spoken in Chambers extensively on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, Energy and the Environment.
David Van is a Liberal Senator for Victoria. David was born and raised in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs and developed a passion for the water and the outdoors from an early age. A passion that exists still in his love for diving, sailing, mountain biking and skiing.
Jun 17, 2023 · Embattled senator David Van has vowed to fight allegations he inappropriately touched multiple women after resigning from the Liberal Party. The Victorian senator has been accused of misconduct by three women, including senator Lidia Thorpe and former Liberal senator Amanda Stoker.
