Nina Springle (2017–2018) Ellen Sandell (2018–2024)
Preceded by
Greg Barber
Succeeded by
Ellen Sandell
Member of the Victorian Legislative Council
Incumbent
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
Occupation
Social worker
Politician
Signature
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.
^ abKolovos, Benita (13 November 2022). "Samantha Ratnam, the march of the Greens and the unfulfilled promise of the 'most progressive government' ever". Guardian Australia.
^ abcFyfe, 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.
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