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Christine Milne
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| Leader of the Australian Greens | |
| In office 13 April 2012 – 6 May 2015 |
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| Deputy | Adam Bandt |
| Preceded by | Bob Brown |
| Succeeded by | Richard Di Natale |
| Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens | |
| In office 10 November 2008 – 13 April 2012 |
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| Leader | Bob Brown |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Adam Bandt |
| Leader of the Australian Greens in Tasmania |
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| In office 13 March 1993 – 29 August 1998 |
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| Deputy | Peg Putt |
| Preceded by | Bob Brown |
| Succeeded by | Peg Putt |
| Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens in Tasmania |
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| In office 13 May 1992 – 13 March 1993 |
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| Leader | Bob Brown |
| Preceded by | Party established |
| Succeeded by | Peg Putt |
| Senator for Tasmania | |
| In office 1 July 2005 – 10 August 2015 |
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| Succeeded by | Nick McKim |
| Member of the Tasmanian Parliament for Lyons | |
| In office 13 May 1989 – 29 August 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Chris Batt |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Christine Anne Morris
14 May 1953 Latrobe, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Greens (since 1989) |
| Other political affiliations |
Independent (until 1989) |
| Spouses |
Neville Milne
(m. 1975; div. 1999) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | St Mary's College Devonport High School |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
| Occupation | School teacher (Department of Education) |
| Profession | Academic politician |
Christine Anne Milne (born 14 May 1953) is an Australian politician. She was a Senator for Tasmania, which means she represented the state of Tasmania in Australia's national parliament. She was also the leader of the Australian Greens political party from 2012 to 2015.
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Early Life and Education
Christine Milne was born in Latrobe, Tasmania, in 1953. Her parents were dairy farmers. She went to several schools, including Wesley Vale Area School and St Mary's College, Hobart. She finished her schooling at Devonport High School in 1970.
After high school, she studied history and political science at the University of Tasmania. She graduated with an Honours degree in Australian History in 1975. From 1975 to 1984, Christine worked as a high school teacher. She taught English, History, and Social Science.
Early Activism
Christine Milne first became known for her environmental work. She strongly opposed the building of a large pulp mill near Bass Strait in Tasmania. She was worried about its impact on the environment.
She also took part in a campaign against the Franklin Dam. This campaign was successful, and the dam was not built. During this time, in 1983, she was arrested and even spent some time in jail for her activism.
Political Career
Christine Milne began her political career in Tasmania. In 1989, she was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly. This is Tasmania's state parliament. She was one of five Green politicians elected that year.
State Parliament Leader
In 1993, Christine Milne became the leader of the Greens in the Tasmanian Parliament. She was the first woman to lead a political party in Tasmania.
During her time in state parliament, she worked with the Labor Party. Together, they brought about important changes in Tasmania. These changes included new gun laws and support for an Australian republic. They also made an apology to the Indigenous Stolen Generations.
In 1998, the number of seats in the Tasmanian House of Assembly was changed. This made it harder for smaller parties to get elected. Christine Milne lost her seat in the election that followed.
Federal Politics: Senator for Tasmania
After leaving state politics, Christine Milne continued her work. From 2000, she advised Senator Bob Brown, who was then the leader of the Australian Greens.
In 2004, Christine Milne was elected to the Federal Australian Senate. This meant she represented Tasmania in the national parliament in Canberra. She was one of two Greens Senators elected that year.
As a Senator, she worked on many important issues. These included climate change, arts, and regional Australia. She also served as Vice-President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) from 2005 to 2008. This is a global organization focused on nature conservation.
Leader of the Australian Greens
In 2008, Christine Milne became the Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens. Then, on 13 April 2012, she became the leader of the Australian Greens. This happened after Bob Brown resigned.
As leader, she continued to champion environmental issues. She also worked on other important policies for the Greens.
On 6 May 2015, Christine Milne announced she was stepping down as leader. She also left the Senate on 10 August 2015. Richard Di Natale became the new leader of the Australian Greens.
