Samantha Ratnam | |
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![]() Samantha Ratnam | |
Leader of the Victorian Greens | |
In office 12 October 2017 – 23 April 2024 | |
Deputy | Nina Springle (2017–2018) Ellen Sandell (2018–2024) |
Preceded by | Greg Barber |
Succeeded by | Ellen Sandell |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Council | |
Assumed office 19 October 2017 | |
Preceded by | Greg Barber |
Constituency | Northern Metropolitan Region |
15th Mayor of Moreland | |
In office November 2015 – November 2016 | |
Preceded by | Meghan Hopper |
Succeeded by | Helen Davidson |
Councillor of the City of Moreland for South Ward | |
In office 1 October 2012 – 11 October 2017 | |
Preceded by | Josephine Connellan |
Succeeded by | Jess Dorney |
Personal details | |
Born | 1977 (age 46–47)[1] England, United Kingdom[1] |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Greens |
Spouse | Colin Jacobs[2] |
Children | 1[2] |
Residence(s) | Brunswick East, Melbourne, Victoria[2] |
Education | Mullauna College[3] |
Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
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Website | Samantha Ratnam website |
Samantha Shantini Ratnam (Tamil: சமந்தா இரத்தினம்; born 1977) is a British-Australian social worker and politician. She was the leader of the Victorian Greens between 2017 and 2024, serving as a member of the Victorian Legislative Council in the Northern Metropolitan Region. Prior to this she was a councillor and mayor for the City of Moreland.