The Victorian Government has announced the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel for 2025, with nine mayors from across Victoria making up the panel.
Chaired by the Minister for Local Government, Nick Staikos, the panel provides high-level advice on legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy issues that affect Victorian councils. This year’s panel is expected to focus on governance and other key issues of concern to local government.
“This panel brings together diverse local leadership from every corner of Victoria. Together, we’ll be focusing on keeping our local government responsive, resilient and deeply connected to the people it serves,” said Minister Staikos.
“This panel plays a key role in advising the Victorian Government, and I’m pleased to work alongside these mayors to strengthen outcomes for communities statewide.”
The members of the 2025 panel are:
- Cr Louise Crawford (pictured, right), Port Phillip City Council
- Cr Simone Zmood (pictured, left), Glen Eira City Council
- Cr Paul Klisaris, Monash City Council
- Cr Jack Kowarzik, Cardinia Shire Council
- Cr Steve Abboushi, Melton City Council
- Cr Jarrod Bell, Hume City Council
- Cr Ben Blain, Warrnambool City Council
- Cr Rosie Annear, Mt Alexander Shire Council
- Cr Karen Hyslop, Northern Grampians Shire Council.
