Richard Cleaver AM, CBE (16 August 1917 – 25 October 2006) was an Australian politician. Born in Perth, Western Australia, he was educated at Perth Modern School before becoming a chartered secretary and accountant, and then a management consultant. He served in the military 1941–1946.

Richard Cleaver AM, CBE
Member of the Australian Parliament for Swan
In office 10 December 1955 – 25 October 1969
Preceded by	Harry Webb
Succeeded by	Adrian Bennett
Personal details
Born	(1917-08-16)16 August 1917 Perth, Western Australia
Died	25 October 2006(2006-10-25) (aged 89) Murdoch, Western Australia
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia
Occupation	Management consultant

In 1955, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Swan, and held the seat until his defeat in 1969.^[1] Cleaver died in 2006, at St John of God Hospital Hospice in Murdoch, Western Australia.^[2]