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.
- ^ a b Kolovos, Benita (13 November 2022). "Samantha Ratnam, the march of the Greens and the unfulfilled promise of the 'most progressive government' ever". Guardian Australia.
- ^ a b c Fyfe, Melissa (16 November 2022). "She's a safe pair of hands, but Greens leader needs her 'Google it, mate' moment". The Age.
- ^ "Samantha Ratnam – Inaugural Speech". hansard.parliament.vic.gov.au. Parliament of Victoria. 1 November 2017.