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]

  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.