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]
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]
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
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]