Ryan Donald Bayldon-Lumsden (born 23 September 1992) is an Australian former politician who served as a member of the Gold Coast City Council from 2020 until 2024.[2] He was suspended from council on 15 September 2023 after being charged with the murder of his stepfather.[3][4]
Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden | |
|---|---|
| Councillor of the City of Gold Coast for Division 7 | |
| In office 28 March 2020 – 16 March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Baildon |
| Succeeded by | Joe Wilkinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 September 1992 |
| Political party | Liberal National (2010−present)[1] |
Bayldon-Lumsden ran for re-election at the 2024 Gold Coast City Council election but was unsuccessful, coming third on first preferences with 21.72% of the vote.[5] Former Liberal National Party staffer Joe Wilkinson was elected in a tight three-way race.[6]
Political career edit
Before entering politics, Bayldon-Lumsden was a secondary school teacher at The Southport School.[7] He was elected to Division 7 at the 2020 Gold Coast City Council election at the age of 27, making him the youngest person elected to the role in the city's history.[3]
Arrest and murder charge edit
On 23 August 2023, Bayldon-Lumsden was charged by Queensland Police with the murder of his stepfather, 58-year-old Robert Lumsden.[8][9]
Police had been called to the property following reports of a disturbance. Bayldon-Lumsden was arrested at the property.[10]
References edit
- ^ "Nomination for Mayor or Councillor". Electoral Commission of Queensland.
- ^ "Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden: The murder suspect standing for re-election in Australia". BBC News. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ a b "City of Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden charged with murder of mother's de facto partner". Sky News Australia.
- ^ "Local Government (Gold Coast City Council—Suspension of Councillor) Amendment Regulation 2023". Queensland Government.
- ^ "Gold Coast City Division 7 Councillor". Electoral Commission of Queensland.
- ^ "Council candidate accused of murdering stepfather loses re-election bid". ABC News. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden: Council candidate the city's fittest politician". Gold Coast Bulletin.
- ^ "Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden charged with murder of mother's partner". Nine News.
- ^ "Alleged murder victim Robert Lumsden is councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden's stepdad". Gold Coast Bulletin.
- ^ "Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden charged with murder of his stepfather". ABC News.