Ebony Altimira
Labor Candidate for Franklin
Ebony has an extensive background in business and sport, including leadership roles in both, and was the first woman president of any member union for rugby in Australia.
Ebony is passionate about equality, creating opportunities for all and with her vast experience supporting diversity in both her sporting and business career, she wants to do the same for the Tasmanian community.
Having been a single mother Ebony understands the pressures from the cost of living and complexities of returning to the workforce and navigating childcare.
In her role as Tasmanian Rugby Union president and CEO, Ebony has been
instrumental in breaking down some of the barriers to women’s involvement and participation in traditionally male-dominated sport. Such was her impact on the sport, Rugby Australia awared Ebony the Nick Farr-Jones Spirit of Rugby award for significant contribution to the development, promotion, and advancement of Rugby in Australia.
Ebony is an experienced business leader and manager, with 20 years experience in financial services, specialising in Change and Business Transformation, working closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities and put them into practice.
As well as having a deep understanding of providing solutions to complex problems, Ebony knows the importance of leading people through inspiration, and there is no doubt Tasmania will benefit having her as a Member of Parliament.