River Clarke
| River Clarke | |
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| A photograph from the shoulders up of River Clarke. They are smiling in the photo.River Clarke Photo.jpg Clarke in 2022 | |
| Born | 2001 (age 24–25) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 🏛️ Political party | Australian Greens |
River Clarke (born c. 2001) is a Western Australian electoral candidate.
History
Clarke first ran for candidacy at age 19 in the 2021 Western Australian state election, where they ran for the seat of Cannington as that electorate's Greens candidate.[1][2] They came third in the electorate, with 6.3% of the primary vote.[3] A year later, they began running for a seat representing WA in the Senate at the 2022 Australian federal election.[4][5]
Politics
Clarke is a member of the Australian Greens, aligning with many of their policies and goals, such as that of combating climate change,[6] and expanding Medicare to include mental health.[4] They campaign with a focus on LGBTIQA+ issues, particularly around disparities between trans and queer people and the rest of the population; they have also disavowed the Morrison government's proposed Religious Discrimination Bill 2021.[6] They state that they are involved in LGBTIQA+ activism around Perth,[4] and have organised protests, such as one in late 2021 against a seminar promoting conversion therapy via counselling and prayer.[7]
Personal life
Clarke is openly queer and non-binary, and goes by they/them pronouns. Clarke states that they spent their early life growing up in Fremantle and along the south coast, before moving into the city just before the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The Australian Electoral Commission website lists their current occupation as "Student".[5]
References
- ↑ "Meet the youngest candidates running in the state election". 6PR. 2021-02-18. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ↑ "The Greens to host LGBTQIA+ election forum". OUTInPerth | LGBTQIA+ News and Culture. 2021-02-24. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ↑ 2021 State General Election – Cannington District Results, WAEC
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "River Clarke". Greens WA. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Who are my candidates". Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "River Clarke: It's time for politics to reflect the true diversity of Australia". OUTInPerth | LGBTQIA+ News and Culture. 2022-04-27. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ↑ "Peaceful protest outside RAC Arena as thousands flock to ACL event". OUTInPerth | LGBTQIA+ News and Culture. 2021-08-15. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
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