Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden

Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden
Councillor of the City of Gold Coast
for Division 7
In office
28 March 2020 – 16 March 2024
Preceded byGary Baildon
Succeeded byJoe Wilkinson
Personal details
Born23 September 1992
Political partyLiberal National (2010−present)[1]

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]

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

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Before entering politics, Bayldon-Lumsden was a secondary school teacher at The Southport School.[7] He was also awarded a Queensland Young Volunteer Award for 2009, for his involvement in community programs which were run through Family Support Group Australia.[8]

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]

Following his suspension on 15 September 2023 Bayldon-Lumsden ran for re-election in the 2024 Gold Coast City Council election, however was ultimately unsuccessful.[9]

Arrest and murder charge

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On 23 August 2023, Bayldon-Lumsden was charged by Queensland Police with the murder of his stepfather, 58-year-old Robert Lumsden.[10][11]

Police had been called to the property following reports of a disturbance. Bayldon-Lumsden was arrested at the property.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Nomination for Mayor or Councillor". Electoral Commission of Queensland.
  2. ^ "Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden: The murder suspect standing for re-election in Australia". BBC News. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b "City of Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden charged with murder of mother's de facto partner". Sky News Australia.
  4. ^ "Local Government (Gold Coast City Council—Suspension of Councillor) Amendment Regulation 2023". Queensland Government.
  5. ^ "Gold Coast City Division 7 Councillor". Electoral Commission of Queensland.
  6. ^ "Council candidate accused of murdering stepfather loses re-election bid". ABC News. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden: Council candidate the city's fittest politician". Gold Coast Bulletin.
  8. ^ Queensland, The University of; Lucia, Australia Brisbane St; Gatton, QLD 4072 +61 7 3365 1111 Other Campuses: UQ; Maps, UQ Herston; Queensland, Directions © 2024 The University of. "Award for volunteering effort". UQ News. Retrieved 11 September 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden: The murder suspect standing for re-election in Australia". 14 March 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden charged with murder of mother's partner". Nine News.
  11. ^ "Alleged murder victim Robert Lumsden is councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden's stepdad". Gold Coast Bulletin.
  12. ^ "Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden charged with murder of his stepfather". ABC News.
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