Dave Sharma | |
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| Senator for New South Wales | |
| Assumed office 30 November 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Marise Payne |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Wentworth | |
| In office 18 May 2019 – 21 May 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Kerryn Phelps |
| Succeeded by | Allegra Spender |
| Ambassador of Australia to Israel | |
| In office 16 May 2013 – 19 June 2017 | |
| Nominated by | Bob Carr |
| Preceded by | Andrea Faulkner |
| Succeeded by | Chris Cannan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Devanand Noel Sharma 21 December 1975 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal[1] |
| Spouse | Rachel Lord |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Public servant Diplomat Politician |
| Website | www |
Devanand Noel "Dave" Sharma (born 21 December 1975) is an Australian politician and former public servant and diplomat who has served as Senator for New South Wales since November 2023. Prior to that, he served as the member for Wentworth in the House of Representatives from 2019 to 2022, when he lost the seat to independent challenger Allegra Spender. He is a member of the Liberal Party.
He previously served as head of the International Division of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (2010–2012)[2] and as Ambassador to Israel (2013–2017).[3] His appointment to the latter post, at the age of 37, made him one of Australia's youngest ambassadors and the second Australian ambassador of Indian heritage.[4]
- ^ "It won't be a clash of dynasties for Wentworth". Brisbane Times. 26 August 2018. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "Dave Sharma: Australian Ambassador to Israel" (CV). Tel Aviv, Israel: Australian Embassy in Israel. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. June 2015. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2012. Direct download Archived 16 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine (Word 2003)
- ^ "Ambassador to Israel". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Australian Government. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
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