Dave Sharma
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.
Dave Sharma | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Spouse | Rachel Lord |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Public servant Diplomat Politician |
| Website | www |
He previously served as head of the International Division of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (2010–2012) and as Ambassador to Israel (2013–2017). 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.
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