Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden

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 byGary Baildon
Succeeded byJoe Wilkinson
Personal details
Born23 September 1992
Political partyLiberal 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

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

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
  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. "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. "Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden charged with murder of mother's partner". Nine News.
  9. "Alleged murder victim Robert Lumsden is councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden's stepdad". Gold Coast Bulletin.
  10. "Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden charged with murder of his stepfather". ABC News.
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