By Matthew Sims
Local Government Minister Shaun Leane has selected the 2022 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel, with Brimbank council mayor Jasmine Nguyen 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 Nguyen said she was looking forward to working with other mayors who are driven towards building strong communities.
“As a young person of colour and Brimbank council’s first Vietnamese-Australian mayor, I want to be a role model for future generations,” she said.
“Through my leadership I aim to demonstrate what can be achieved with a willingness to have a go, take every opportunity as a learning opportunity and collaborate with others.”
The other members of the 2022 panel are:
* Sally Capp, Lord mayor of Melbourne;
* Cr Anthony Tran, mayor of Maribyrnong;
* Cr Jane Addis, mayor of Boroondara;
* Cr Samantha Byrne, mayor of Moonee Valley;
* Cr Frances Eyre, mayor of Nillumbik Shire;
* Cr Robyn Gulline, mayor of Horsham;
* Cr Kellie O’Callaghan, mayor of Latrobe;
* Cr Michael Whelan, mayor of Bass Coast Shire; and
* Cr Tony Driscoll, mayor of Northern Grampians Shire.
Mr Leane would chair the panel, which would also focus on strengthening relationships with First Nations Victorians, COVID-19 recovery and gender equality.
He said the aim of the panel would be to create a more resilient local government sector through sharing ideas.
“The panel will provide feedback and advice on a range of topics that are important to local communities right across Victoria,” Mr Leane said.
The panel has four meetings scheduled throughout the year, with the first meeting scheduled on Wednesday, April 27.
Details: www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/our-partnerships/local-government-mayoral-advisory-panel
