Richard Di Natale | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Di Natale in 2019 | |
| Leader of the Australian Greens | |
| In office 6 May 2015 – 3 February 2020 | |
| Deputy | Scott Ludlam Larissa Waters Adam Bandt |
| Preceded by | Christine Milne |
| Succeeded by | Adam Bandt |
| Senator for Victoria | |
| In office 1 July 2011 – 26 August 2020 | |
| Succeeded by | Lidia Thorpe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Luigi Di Natale[1] 6 June 1970 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Greens |
| Spouse |
Lucy Quarterman (m. 2007) |
| Residence(s) | Otway Ranges, Victoria, Australia |
| Education | Parade College |
| Alma mater | Monash University La Trobe University |
| Profession | Politician, public health physician |
| Website | richard-di-natale.greensmps.org.au |
Richard Luigi Di Natale (Italian pronunciation: [di naˈta.le]; born 6 June 1970) is a former Australian politician who was a senator for Victoria. He was also the leader of the Australian Greens from 2015 to 2020. Di Natale was elected to the Senate in the 2010 federal election.[2] A former general practitioner, Di Natale became federal parliamentary leader of the Australian Greens on 6 May 2015 following the resignation of Christine Milne.[3] He was the leader of the Greens during the 2016 and 2019 federal elections.
- ^ "Di Natale quashes citizenship doubts with help from Italian consulate". SBS News. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
- ^ Jenkins, Melissa (22 August 2010). "First Green Vic Senator, Fielding out". ninemsn. Archived from the original on 24 August 2010. Retrieved 22 August 2010.
- ^ Norman, Jane (6 May 2015). "Australian Greens: Richard Di Natale elected new leader after Christine Milne resignation". ABC News. Retrieved 6 May 2015.