Kylea Tink

Kylea Jane Tink (born 5 September 1970)[2] is an Australian public relations expert, businesswoman and politician. She is a former managing director of Edelman Australia and chief executive of the McGrath Foundation.[3] Tink was elected to the seat of North Sydney at the 2022 federal election. She has been described as a teal independent.[4][5][6][7] Despite being known as a teal, Tink's colour of choice for campaigning is pink.[8]

Kylea Tink
MP
Member of the Australian Parliament for North Sydney
Assumed office
21 May 2022
Preceded byTrent Zimmerman
Personal details
Born (1970-09-05) 5 September 1970[1]
Coonabarabran, New South Wales, Australia
Political partyIndependent
WebsiteOfficial website

Business career

Tink is a former managing director of Edelman Australia, the largest public relations firm in the world by revenue.[3][9]

She worked pro bono as a PR consultant for the McGrath Foundation, after being invited to assist the growing organisation following the death of Jane McGrath. Eventually she took up the role of CEO of the Foundation.[10] Tink was one of the people who helped bring about the Pink Test, a cricketing fundraiser that raises awareness and money for the Foundation, including significant grants from the government.[11][12][13] They also managed to gain partnerships beyond cricket, including a partnership with St. George Illawarra Dragons in 2013.[14] During her time as CEO the number of Breast Care Nurses in Australia went up from 4 in 2008 to over 61 in 2011,[15] and over 100 when she left the charity in 2014.[10]

Tink has also been the CEO of Camp Quality.[16] Under her leadership, the charity saw changes in their structure, including starting a Kids Impacted by a Carers Cancer (KICC) Camps, for children of parents diagnosed with cancer.[17]

Politics

In September 2021, Tink announced her candidacy to run for the seat of North Sydney at the 2022 election.[18] Tink won the seat in May 2022, beating the incumbent, Trent Zimmerman, 53–47 percent after preferences.[19]

The main focus of Tink's campaign was climate policy and equality in society.[20] On 30 August 2022, it was publicly revealed by the media that she is a shareholder of two energy companies. Viva Energy Group, which refines oil for Shell in Australia and owns Geelong Oil Refinery, and Beach Energy, an oil and gas exploration and production firm. This was brought to light after Tink published her declaration of interests, a requirement of all MP's.[21] Opposition leader Peter Dutton criticised Tink's ownership of shares in energy companies labelling her as hypocritical given her advocacy on climate change.[22]

Personal life

Tink was born in the country New South Wales town of Coonabarabran.[23]

She was educated at Coonabarabran High School, and subsequently, went on to study at Australian National University.[4]

She lives in Northbridge on the North Shore of Sydney and is a mother of three.[23][24]

See also

References
  1. Maley, Jacqueline (18 September 2021). "Meet the Liberal Party's latest problem: a climate-driven independent". Sydney Morning Herald.
  2. "Ms Kylea Tink MP". Parliament of Australia.
  3. Independent amasses $684,000 for tilt at Zimmerman’s Liberal seat. afr.com. 20 February 2022
  4. Tom McIlroy (13 January 2023). "This high-profile teal MP wanted to be Doris Day". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  5. Catie McLeod (22 July 2022). "Independent MP Kylea Tink's surprise in first speech to parliament". news.com.au. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  6. Michael Koziol (16 September 2022). "Teal independent MP Kylea Tink sells fossil fuel and motorway shares". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  7. Gabrielle Chan (23 February 2023). "Teal independents join farmers in Liverpool Plains to oppose Santos gas development". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  8. Sam Hawley and Stephen Smiley (21 May 2022). "Who are the 'teal independents'? Your questions answered about the candidates fighting for some of Australia's wealthiest electorates". ABC News Australia. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  9. Edelman: About us. www.edelman.com.au
  10. "A Fond Farewell From Kylea Tink". McGrath Foundation. 27 February 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  11. "Providing Cancer Support With a Smile". Pro Bono Australia. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  12. "STANDING FOR CHANGE with Kylea Tink". Wabi Sabi Series. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  13. "$18 million funding for McGrath Foundation".
  14. "St George Illawarra Dragons – Jubilee Avenue". www.jubileeavenue.com.au. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  15. Staff Reporter (22 March 2011). "KFC's Pink Bucket campaign raises over $315k for McGrath Foundation". QSR Media Australia. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  16. "CEO of Camp Quality steps down".
  17. Tribune, The National (28 August 2019). "Ground-breaking camps for kids whose parent has cancer". The National Tribune. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  18. Senate estimates: ABC grilled over Julia Zemiro’s anti-Coalition tweet. news.com.au. 15 February 2022
  19. Paul Fletcher likely to face independent challenge in blue-ribbon seat of Bradfield. The Guardian. 23 Sep 2021
  20. Independents vow to tap climate angst to destabilise incumbents. Australian Financial Review. 15 November 2021
  21. "APH Register of Members Interests".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. Tyrone Clarke (31 August 2022). "Peter Dutton calls out teal independent MP Kylea Tink over 'hypocritical' investments in fossil fuel companies". Sky News Australia. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  23. "FAQs". Kylea Tink Independent Limited. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  24. "Meet Kylea". Kylea Tink Independent Limited. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
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