Nick McKim
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Nicholas James 'Nick' McKim (born 11 June 1965, England) is an Australian politician. He has been a Tasmanian Greens member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly since the 2002 election, representing the Franklin electorate.
McKim supported the government in passing the same sex relationships bill (which recognises same sex relationships in Tasmania under common law) and has promoted the Greens own same sex marriage bill. He has also heavily campaigned against the use of 1080 poison, forestry practices and the state's anti-terrorism bill.
He also served time in prison after being arrested during the Farmhouse Creek Blockade.
McKim was re-elected at the 2006 election, receiving 15.93% of first preferences, an increase compared to his previous vote of 12.59% in the 2002 election.
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