By Matthew Sims
Local Government Minister Melissa Horne has selected the 2023 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel, with Hobsons Bay mayor Antoinette (Tony) Briffa appointed as a panel member.
The main roles of the panel would be to deliver high-level advice on legislative, regulatory, strategic policy issues affecting councils across Victoria.
Cr Briffa said she was pleased to be a part of the panel.
“I’m looking forward to being able to contribute and work with Minister Horne and my fellow mayors,” she said.
“Strengthening the relationship between council and the Victorian government is a key part of my mayoral program for this year.
“I believe it is important that all tiers of government work well together, and this panel is a great chance to be able to collaborate with other councils across Victoria and the state government to address issues that affect our communities every day.”
Other appointed members of the 2023 panel were:
* Cr Annemaerie McCabe – Baw Baw council;
* Cr Andrea Metcalf – Greater Bendigo council;
* Cr James Magee – Glen Eira council;
* Cr Sophie Price – Indigo council;
* Cr Hadi Saab – Kingston council;
* Cr Fiona Stevens – Mitchell council;
* Cr Augustina Samardzija – Monash council;
* Cr Pierce Tyson – Moonee Valley council;
* Cr Rosie Annear – Mount Alexander council;
* Cr Karen Foster – Moyne council;
* Cr Laura Binks – Strathbogie council; and
* Cr Claudia Nguyen – Yarra council.
Ms Horne said she was looking forward to chairing the panel and learning from the perspectives of the members.
“The panel plays an integral role as an advisor on local government matters and local community needs – with a mix of urban, regional and rural mayors offering feedback and advice from all Victorian communities,” she said.
Meetings have been scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, Thursday, June 8, Thursday, August 10 and Thursday, September 28.
Details: www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/our-partnerships/local-government-mayoral-advisory-panel
