Simon Behrakis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Clark | |
| Assumed office 24 October 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Elise Archer |
| Alderman of the City of Hobart | |
| In office November 2018 – 24 October 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 October 1989 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
Simon Behrakis (born 16 October 1989) is an Australian politician, currently serving as a member for Clark in the Tasmanian House of Assembly.
Behrakis ran as a Liberal Party candidate at the 2018 and 2021 state elections.[1] He was elected as an alderman to Hobart City Council at the 2018 local government elections, later being re-elected in 2022.[2][3]
He was elected to parliament via a recount on 24 October 2023 after the resignation of former Attorney-General Elise Archer.[4]
He was elected in his own right at the 2024 Tasmanian state election for the Tasmanian Liberal Party.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Simon Behrakis says he'll be a team player in the Liberal Party". The Mercury.
- ^ "Simon Behrakis elected as Hobart City Council Aldermen".
- ^ "Congratulations to Simon Behrakis". Premier of Tasmania.
- ^ "Simon Behrakis to replace Elise Archer as newest MP after Clark recount". Pulse Hobart.
- ^ "Tasmania Election 2024 Results". abc.net.au. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.