Alyssa Kathleen Hayden (née Wallis; born 7 June 1970) is an Australian politician.
Alyssa Hayden | |
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Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Darling Range | |
In office 23 June 2018 – 13 March 2021 | |
Preceded by | Barry Urban |
Succeeded by | Hugh Jones |
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for East Metropolitan Region | |
In office 22 May 2009 – 21 May 2017 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Alyssa Kathleen Wallis 7 June 1970 Perth, Western Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
Terry Hayden (m. 1994) |
Born in Perth, Hayden was a proprietor of a small business and a Senate staff member before entering politics. In 2008, she was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council as a Liberal Party member, representing East Metropolitan Region. Her term began on 22 May 2009.[1] She was defeated at the 2017 state election.
In May 2018, Hayden was preselected as the Liberal candidate in the Darling Range by-election, held on 23 June,[2] and regained the seat for the Liberals.[3] She failed to retain the seat at the 2021 election.[4]
After the 2021 election, Hayden started working in real estate sales.[5]
References
edit- ^ Parliament of Western Australia (2009). "Hon. Alyssa Kathleen Hayden MLC". Archived from the original on 4 June 2009. Retrieved 4 June 2009.
- ^ Hondros, Nathan (19 May 2018). "Liberal Alyssa Hayden wins local support for Darling Range tilt". WAtoday. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
- ^ Commentary, 2018 Darling Range by-election: Antony Green ABC
- ^ "Darling Range (*)". ABC News. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "About Alyssa". O'Neil Real Estate. Retrieved 28 September 2021.