If, as some analysts predict, there is a minority Andrews government after November 26, Samantha Ratnam could become a significant player in Victorian politics. But who is she? | melfyfe
but has been unable to grab much of the spotlight. With some analysts predicting a minority Andrews government after November 26, she could become a significant player. But who is Samantha Ratnam?
After graduating with arts and social work degrees with honours, Ratnam took her first job at Odyssey House’s residential program, counselling people with long-term drug and alcohol addictions. Despite leaving parliament, Barber lobbied heavily for Ratnam to be given the leadership, even though she had no parliamentary experience. Di Natale, among others, also championed her. This upset several of the seven serving MPs, some of whom thought they should be contenders.the MPs agreed and chose Ratnam as leader
And the Liberals? They interrupt Ratnam’s motion on Maroondah to say that referring to the Queen as representing colonisation is “disorderly”.
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