Joe McCracken
Joe McCracken is an Australian politician. He has been a member of the Victorian Legislative Council since November 2022, representing Western Victoria. McCracken is a member of the Liberal Party.[1] McCracken is openly gay.[2]
Joe McCracken | |
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Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Western Victoria | |
Assumed office November 2022 | |
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
- Eddie, Rachel (2022-12-14). "Left-wing parties to hold sway in upper house as Greens quadruple seats". The Age. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- "Hansard details | Parliament of Victoria". new.parliament.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- "Joe McCracken | Parliament of Victoria". new.parliament.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- https://www.stpats.vic.edu.au/news/where-are-they-now-joe-mccracken-spc-2003-05/
- https://www.stpats.vic.edu.au/news/where-are-they-now-joe-mccracken-spc-2003-05/