Vica Bayley (born 16 June 1971) is an Australian politician. He is a Greens member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly, representing the electorate of Clark. since 2023 when he was elected in a countback of votes to replace Cassy O'Connor.[1] Since 2024, Bayley has served as Deputy Greens Leader.[2]
Vica Bayley | |
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| Deputy Leader of the Tasmanian Greens | |
| Assumed office 8 April 2024 | |
| Leader | Rosalie Woodruff |
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Clark | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Cassy O'Connor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 June 1971 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Greens |
| Website | https://tasgreensmps.org |
Early life and career
editBayley grew up on a sheep farming property in Sorell, Tasmania. He trained as a property valuer and schoolteacher, but later became involved in environmental activism and worked for The Wilderness Society. He was also spokesman for Residents Opposed to the Cable Car, a group opposed to the proposed Mount Wellington cable car.[3]
Political career
editIn 2019, Bayley stood for the Tasmanian Legislative Council seat of Nelson as an independent.[4] He polled 16 percent on first preferences, the second-highest count, but failed to make the final two-candidate count.[5]
Bayley joined the Greens in 2020 during the Black Summer bushfires.[6]
In 2023, he was elected as the Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Clark, following a countback of votes to replace Cassy O'Connor.[1] Since 2024, Bayley has served as Deputy Greens Leader.[2]
Personal life
editBayley is married to Steph. They have two children.
References
edit- ^ a b Tasmania, Parliament of (1 August 2023). "Vica Bayley". www.parliament.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ a b Killick, David (8 April 2024). "Greens revel in expanded team as leader foreshadows a big voice in parliament". The Mercury. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Your Greens MPs » Vica Bayley MP". Tasmanian Greens. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Vica Bayley to contest the upcoming Upper House election in Nelson". Tasmanian Times. 13 February 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Legislative Council Elections 2019 Results - Nelson, Tasmanian Electoral Commission, 4 May 2019.
- ^ Tasmania, Parliament of (25 August 2023). "Parliament of Tasmania - Vica Bayley MP Inaugural Speech". www.parliament.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
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