Dave Sharma

Dave Sharma, born on December twenty-first, nineteen seventy-five, is a prominent Australian politician and diplomat. He has been serving as a Senator for New South Wales since November twenty twenty-three, marking a significant milestone in his political career.

Before his current role, Sharma represented the Wentworth electorate in the House of Representatives from two thousand nineteen until two thousand twenty-two. His tenure in the House concluded when he lost his seat to independent candidate Allegra Spender, showcasing the dynamic nature of Australian politics.

Sharma's career in public service is distinguished by his previous roles, including head of the International Division of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from two thousand ten to two thousand twelve. He also served as Australia's Ambassador to Israel from two thousand thirteen to two thousand seventeen, becoming one of the youngest ambassadors in the nation's history at the age of thirty-seven and the second Australian ambassador of Indian heritage.

A member of the Liberal Party, Sharma's contributions to Australian diplomacy and politics reflect his commitment to public service and international relations.