In August, Councillor Anna Reynolds will step down as Lord Mayor of Hobart to take up a role as director of the 300 Million Solar Homes Initiative, working with mayors around the world to help fast-growing countries scale up rooftop
Deputy Mayor now MLC for Huon
Congratulations to new independent member of the Legislative Council, Clare Glade-Wright, on her election as the member for Huon. Clare was elected to Kingborough Council in July 2021 and then elected Deputy Mayor in November 2022, one of a record
ALGWA 75th anniversary
All through 2026 we’re celebrating 75 years of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association. In February, Her Excellency the Governor-General, Ms Sam Mostyn AC, became ALGWA Patron. ALGWA President, Cr Kylie Spears, said “Her Excellency’s passion for empowering women, her
Congratulations Mayor Paula Wriedt
On behalf of all members of ALGWA Tasmania, we congratulate Mayor Paula Wriedt on her new appointment as CEO of TasCOSS, the Tasmanian Association of Social Service. We also acknowledge her dedication to advancing the role of women in local
Balancing the scales IWD 2026
This International Women’s Day we’re proud to share the progress made to balance the scales in our communities. Equality is not about advantage for some; it’s about dignity, safety, and fairness for all.When women and girls stand equal, families are
Women for Election 2026
Local government elections will be held across Tasmania in Sept/Oct 2026. In March/April Women for Election are running free, politically-neutral workshops to help women get elected. Get equipped with the skills to run for council. Register now for the Women
Website refresh
We’ve refreshed our Tassie content and included links to the wealth of resources now available on the ALGWA National website with advocacy, masterclasses, mentoring and professional learning programs designed by and for women in local government. Tasmanian women are making
Members honoured
Wonderful to see two of our long serving members honoured by the Local Government Association of Tasmania on 20 November 2025 at the LGAT Conference. Waratah-Wynyard Mayor, LGAT delegate and ALGWA Tasmania President, Dr Mary Duniam was awarded LGAT life
Committee elected
ALGWA Tasmania members have elected our new committee for 2026. At the Annual General Meeting on 14 November 2025, Flinders Island Mayor, Rachel Summers, was elected to follow on from Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt as the association secretary and public
Life members recognised
Two Tasmanian members of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association have been recognised by their peers with life memberships. Honouring many years of dedication to community through local government, particularly as long serving members of ALGWA Tasmania, Flora Fox and