[1] He is originally from Renmark in the southern Riverland region of South Australia,[2] He grew up in Adelaide,[1] in the suburb of Craigburn Farm.
[1] In 2011, he became the South Australian state coordinator for AYCC,[1] and became involved in the "Re-power Port Augusta" campaign, which included the Walk for Solar.
[3] He has also worked with young people across Australia who have been campaigning to protect the Great Barrier Reef from the expansion of the coal industry, for renewable energy, and more action on combating climate change.
[5] The primary role of the Council, which was created in 2008, is to provide independent advice to the Minister for Environment and Water on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change.
[3] Spencer is also a musician, and was songwriter and lead singer for the roots reggae band Babylon Burning as of 2014.