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Scott Ludlam
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| Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens | |
| In office 6 May 2015 – 14 July 2017 Serving with Larissa Waters
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| Leader | Richard Di Natale |
| Preceded by | Adam Bandt |
| Succeeded by | Adam Bandt and Rachel Siewert (acting) |
| Senator for Western Australia | |
| In office 1 July 2008 – 14 July 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Ruth Webber |
| Succeeded by | Jordon Steele-John |
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| Born | 10 January 1970 Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand |
| Nationality | Australia New Zealand |
| Political party | Greens |
| Alma mater | Curtin University Murdoch University |
| Website | scottludlam.com |
Scott Ludlam was an Australian politician. He was born in New Zealand on January 10, 1970. Scott was a member of the Australian Greens political party. He served as a Senator for Western Australia from 2008 to 2017. He was also a deputy leader for his party. He later resigned because he held citizenship in both New Zealand and Australia. The Australian Constitution does not allow Senators to have dual citizenship.
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Scott Ludlam's Early Life and Learning
Scott Ludlam was born in Palmerston North, New Zealand. He moved to Australia when he was eight years old. He studied design at Curtin University. Later, he studied policy at Murdoch University.
Before becoming a politician, Scott worked in creative fields. He was a filmmaker, artist, and graphic designer. He also became interested in protecting the environment. He worked on issues related to nuclear energy. This led him to join the Western Australian Greens.
Scott Ludlam's Political Journey
Scott Ludlam first tried to enter politics in 2001. He ran for a seat in the Western Australian parliament. He was not successful that time. From 2001 to 2007, he worked for other Greens politicians. He learned a lot about how government works.
Becoming a Senator
In 2007, Scott Ludlam was elected to the Australian Senate. He represented the state of Western Australia. His term as Senator began on July 1, 2008.
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After the 2013 election, it seemed Scott had lost his Senate seat. However, there were some missing votes. The High Court of Australia decided the election results were not fair. A new election was held in Western Australia in 2014. Scott Ludlam won his seat back in this special election.
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Key Campaigns and Interests
As a Senator, Scott Ludlam worked on many important issues. He spoke out against uranium mining in Australia. He also opposed nuclear weapons and foreign military bases. He supported Aboriginal land rights for Indigenous Australians.
Scott was a strong voice for peace and disarmament. He also focused on climate change. He wanted to make sure everyone had fair trade. He worked to improve the energy market.
Scott also cared about internet freedom. He campaigned against internet censorship. He wanted to protect the public's ownership of the National Broadband Network. He also supported Julian Assange and WikiLeaks.
In 2011, he helped get money to build affordable rental homes. This was part of the National Rental Affordability Scheme. Thousands of homes were built because of this.
Creative Approaches to Politics
Scott used his creative skills in his political work. He created a phone app called "Bike Blackspot App." This app helped cyclists report dangerous spots. It allowed them to ask for better bike paths.
In 2007, he made a documentary film. It was called "Climate of Hope." The film explained why he believed nuclear energy was not the answer to climate change.
Party Leadership and Resignation
On May 6, 2015, Scott Ludlam became the Co-Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens. He served alongside Senator Larissa Waters. This happened after the previous leader, Christine Milne, resigned.
In November 2016, Scott took a break from his work. He needed to get treatment for depression and anxiety.
On July 14, 2017, Scott Ludlam resigned from the Senate. He found out he had dual citizenship. This meant he was a citizen of both New Zealand and Australia. The Australian Constitution says a Senator cannot have dual citizenship. Scott had thought he lost his New Zealand citizenship when he became an Australian citizen as a teenager. His resignation led to other politicians checking their citizenship status.
Later Life
In October 2019, Scott Ludlam was arrested at an Extinction Rebellion protest. This group works to raise awareness about climate change.
In May 2021, Scott published a book. It was called Full Circle: A search for the world that comes next.
Images for kids
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Scott Ludlam at a Wikipedia event in 2009.
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Scott Ludlam at a meeting about cluster bombs in 2011.
