Maxwell "Max" Falstein (13 May 1914 – 11 July 1967) was an Australian politician who served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives for the Division of Watson, New South Wales. A member of the Australian Labor Party, Falstein was known for his relatively young age upon his initial election and for his independent stance within the party.
Early Life and Education
Max Falstein was born in Sydney, New South Wales. He pursued a legal career and worked as a solicitor before entering politics. His background in law provided him with a strong foundation for his parliamentary career.Political Career
Falstein was first elected to the Australian House of Representatives at the 1940 federal election, representing the Division of Watson. At 26 years old, he was one of the youngest members of the federal parliament at the time. He served continuously until his defeat in the 1949 federal election, which saw a significant shift in political power.After a period out of federal politics, Falstein successfully re-entered parliament at the 1954 federal election, again winning the seat of Watson. However, his second tenure was short-lived, as he was defeated in the subsequent 1955 federal election.
Throughout his time in parliament, Falstein was considered a backbencher who often voiced independent opinions and was not afraid to challenge party positions, earning him a reputation as an individualist within the Labor Party.