Joe McCracken

Joe McCracken (born 30 January 1988) 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]

Joe McCracken MLC
Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for Western Victoria Region
Incumbent
Assumed office November 2022
Personal details
Born	(1988-01-30) 30 January 1988 (age 37) Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.

Early life and education

McCracken was born in January 30th, 1988 and grew up in Ballarat.^[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.