Joe McCracken explained

Joe McCracken is an Australian politician. He has been a member of the Victorian Legislative Council since November 2022, representing Western Victoria Region. McCracken is a member of the Liberal Party.^[1] McCracken is openly gay.^[2]

Early life and education

McCracken was born in and grew up in western Victoria.^[3] He worked in the family run pub. He attended St Patrick's College, Ballarat.^[4]

Pre-Political Career

After gaining a Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Management, McCracken worked as an accountant in Ballarat. He then completed a Diploma of Education before beginning teaching at Trinity College, Colac, in 2013.^[5]

Politics

McCracken served as a councillor for Shire of Colac Otway between 2016-2022, served as Mayor in 2017-18, and Deputy Mayor in 2018-2020. In November 2022 he was elected as last of the five members of the Western Victoria Region of the Victorian Legislative Council.

References

1. Web site: Eddie . Rachel . 2022-12-14 . Left-wing parties to hold sway in upper house as Greens quadruple seats . 2023-02-03 . The Age . en.
2. Web site: Hansard details Parliament of Victoria . 2023-05-03 . new.parliament.vic.gov.au . en.
3. Web site: Joe McCracken Parliament of Victoria . 2023-02-03 . new.parliament.vic.gov.au . en.
4. Web site: Where are they now - Joe McCracken (SPC 2003-05) . 10 December 2016 .
5. Web site: Where are they now - Joe McCracken (SPC 2003-05) . 10 December 2016 .