As Tasmanians prepare to vote to elect 29 new councils this month, we are keen to encourage support for the 144 women candidates standing for local government across the state. Our heartfelt thanks and very best wishes to past president
Thank you Mary – a remarkable record!
Preparing to step back from decades of ground-breaking service in local government, ALGWA Tasmania President, Dr Mary Duniam, has regretfully tendered her resignation. Our heartfelt thank you Mary, for your commitment to ALGWA Tasmania across almost four decades – well
Lord Mayor’s lasting legacy
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
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
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
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