Wyatt Roy
Wyatt Roy entered Australia's parliament as its youngest ever member, championing a startup-driven vision for the nation's economic future.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Australian politician·Birthday: May 22·Millennials
Biography
Wyatt Roy's political ascent was as rapid as it was historic. Elected to the federal seat of Longman in Queensland at just 20 years old, he shattered a century-old record, bringing a millennial perspective to the halls of power in Canberra. His tenure was defined by a fervent belief in innovation as Australia's key to post-mining boom prosperity. Appointed as the Assistant Minister for Innovation in 2015, he became the youngest minister in Commonwealth history, tasked with fostering the nation's tech and startup ecosystem. Roy's political career, however, was cut short by the 2016 election, where he lost his seat. Since leaving parliament, he has fully immersed himself in the world he advocated for, working with venture capital firms and global technology companies, effectively living the policy he once promoted from the government benches.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Wyatt was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Wyatt Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Wyatt's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became the youngest person ever elected to the Australian Parliament at age 20 in 2010.
- Served as the Assistant Minister for Innovation, the youngest minister in Commonwealth history.
- Represented the electorate of Longman for the Liberal National Party from 2010 to 2016.
Did You Know?
He worked as a strawberry picker before entering politics.
He is a trained classical pianist.
After leaving politics, he worked for a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, Blackbird Ventures.
He survived a severe bushfire in 2020 while helping friends defend their property in northern New South Wales.
“The best ideas come from the edges, not the center of power.”
