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Vica Bayley

Vica Bayley

Australian politician (born 1971)

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]

Quick Facts MP, Deputy Leader of the Tasmanian Greens ...

Bayley 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]

In 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]

References

  1. [1]
    Tasmania, Parliament of (1 August 2023). "Vica Bayley". www.parliament.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  2. [2]
    Killick, David (8 April 2024). "Greens revel in expanded team as leader foreshadows a big voice in parliament". The Mercury. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  3. [3]
    "Your Greens MPs ยป Vica Bayley MP". Tasmanian Greens. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  4. [4]
    "Vica Bayley to contest the upcoming Upper House election in Nelson". Tasmanian Times. 13 February 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  5. [5]
    Legislative Council Elections 2019 Results - Nelson, Tasmanian Electoral Commission, 4 May 2019.


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