The Liberals have announced their complete seven-candidate team for the electorate of Lyons ahead of the upcoming state election, with a mix of incumbents and newcomers joining the ticket.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed sitting members Guy Barnett, Jane Howlett and Mark Shelton will seek re-election, joined by four new candidates – Richard Hallett, Steph Cameron, Bree Groves and Poppy Lyne.
“Between them, they have demonstrated their determination to get results for Tasmanians, and they are valuable members of our united team,” Rockliff said.
Richard Hallett and Steph Cameron both ran for the Liberals in Lyons at the 2024 state election.
“Steph Cameron is a well-known name in Lyons, having already established herself as a strong and competent leader, delivering outstanding results for the Meander Valley,” he said.
“Richard Hallett is a fifth-generation farmer who has worked across the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands – he isn’t afraid of hard work and is an excellent addition to our Liberal team.”
Susie Bower, who unsuccessfully stood for the Liberals in Lyons at the 2021 state election and last month’s federal election, confirmed she will not be contesting this election.
Labor are yet to announce their full candidate line up for the electorate, but former federal Labor MP Brian Mitchell last week announced his preselection bid for the state seat.
Current Lyons MP Andrew Jenner, previously elected as a Jacqui Lambie Network representative, will now run as a National Party candidate following JLN’s decision not to contest the election.
Two independents have also declared their candidacy – architect Jiri Lev, known for providing free housing plans, and Angela Offord.
Lyons is Tasmania’s largest electorate by area, covering much of the state’s rural and regional communities.
