State Member for St Albans

Minister for Tourism

Minister for Small and Family Business

Minister for Employment

Minister for Veterans

Your State Member for St Albans.

Minister Suleyman has served our state as the Minister for Veterans since 2022 and Minister for Tourism, Minister for Small and Family Business and Minister for Employment since 2026.

Whether it’s small business owners and workers, or our state’s remarkable veterans Natalie is determined to make a difference for the Victorians she represents.

The daughter of Turkish Cypriot migrants, she was inspired by her parents’ work ethic and belief in our democracy. She was elected to represent her community of St Albans in 2014 – making her the first Cypriot of Turkish heritage and first Muslim woman to join the Victorian Parliament.

Natalie has previously served as the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and as Chair of the Assembly’s Legal and Social Issues Committee. Prior to joining our state’s Parliament, she was a local Councillor at Brimbank City, including three terms as Mayor.

Meet Natalie
Meet Natalie

Ministerial Portfolios

Veterans
Veterans
Small and Family Business
Small and Family Business

Connect with Natalie

@nataliesuleymanmp

Tonight, with @vicgovernor and Premier @jacintaallanmp we celebrate and honour individuals and organisations for their remarkable contributions to our state through the 2024 Multicultural Awards for Excellence. From supporting Youth Leadership, bus
Great to catch up with @v.s.b.c Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith at the 2024 Multicultural Awards for Excellence event. @multiculturevic @businessvic
Today, I joined the Victorian Veterans Council meeting followed by a sector engagement session at @shrineofremembrance This was a timely conversation with Victoria’s expert veteran advisory council and the broader ESO sector, following the re
The festive season is one of the most important times of the year for small businesses. It’s a chance for everyone to come together and celebrate. Please show your support for small businesses by shopping local! 🎄 #supportlocal #buylocal #
Happy birthday to my good friend @steve_dimopoulos we’re here at town hall to kick off Christmas in Melbourne! 🎄
Delighted to be part of the opening of @alsaniourdocklands 👏 Docklands new Lebanese restaurant with authentic food with one of the best views for New Year’s Eve fireworks. @businessvic Deputy Mayor @hawliforhobsons @melissaforwilliamstown Con
The Federal Government has today responded to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Many veterans, service personnel and family members may find this period difficult or distressing. Round-the-clock support is available from the f
The Spirit of Anzac Prize is a program that’s close to my heart, and I thank the 2023 and 2024 student ambassadors for joining me in parliament yesterday to share their experiences following in the footsteps of our Anzacs in Gallipoli. 26 Stu
It’s Black Friday - there may be many sales but it costs $0 to be respectful towards retail workers today and everyday. #StaySafeStayKind @businessvic #noonedeservesaserve #blackfriday
Family violence occurs in homes all across our state, cutting across all income levels, postcodes and suburbs. Today I attended AVWA #16daysofactivism White Ribbon Event. Stand up, Speak Out, Say No to Violence Against Women. Every Victorian has
Today is my tenth anniversary as the Member for St Albans. ❤️ It continues to be the honour of my life to represent my local community in the Victorian Parliament.
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