Richard Dowling
Profile
Richard Dowling is an Australian politician and economist serving as a Labor Senator for Tasmania since July 2025. Before his election, he held various roles in government, clean energy, and technology, including positions at the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and as a senior adviser to the Tasmanian Premier. He also worked in public policy for global firms such as VMware and Meta Platforms. In the Senate, Dowling focuses on economic empowerment, intergenerational fairness, and the creation of secure jobs.
Details
- Born
- 1983-09-18 · 42 years old
- Birth place
- Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
- Education
- University of Tasmania, University of Warwick
- Career
- Policy analyst, Chief Economist at the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Senior Economic Adviser to the Premier of Tasmania, Head of Asia Pacific Government Relations at VMware, Director of Public Policy at Meta Platforms
