Welcome!
Welcome to my website. I am a genuine Independent Councillor for Altona Ward in the Hobsons
Bay City Council. I am not a member of, or affiliated with, any
political parties.
I was born and raised in Altona and have always been very active in the local community. As a councillor, I am currently a member of the following committees:
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Commercial and Audit Board;
| Urban Planning and Development Advisory Group (Chairperson);
| Disability Advisory Committee (Chairperson);
| Multicultural Advisory Committee ; |
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Landscape Advisory Group; | ||||||
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Police Community Consultative Committee/Westgate Regional Police Community Consultative Committee;
| City West Water Altona Treatment Plant Community Liaison Committee;
| Cherry Lake Sensory Garden Project Reference Group; and
| Truganina Explosives Reserve Advisory Committee. |
I am also a Justice of the Peace, Bail Justice and Foster Carer, and was the Co-convenor of the local residents' association (Hobsons Bay Residents Association) for 5 years prior to being elected to the council. Other previous community roles include Member of the Western Health Ethics Committee, President of the Seabrook Community Centre, President of the Genetic Support Network of Victoria, and a member of various Ministerial Advisory Committees. I am also a Commonwealth Public Servant and a Victoria University Honorary Fellow.
I am very passionate about helping our local community. As Co-convenor of the local residents' association "Hobsons Bay Community First Inc.", I:
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Opposed inappropriate rate increases in Hobsons Bay (Council has increased rates by 28% in the last four years); |
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Represented residents at VCAT to fight various inappropriate developments (including the Inland Port in Altona, a function centre for 350 people with parking for only 24 cars in Altona Meadows, and a helipad near homes in Altona); |
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Represented residents at Council Special Planning Committee meetings; |
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Successfully campaigned to save parkland from sale; |
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Successfully campaigned to retain parking permits for residents; |
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Campaigned to retain the Altona Civic Reception Centre as a community facility; |
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Successfully campaigned to improve pedestrian safety near Central Square Shopping Centre by the installation of pedestrian crossings; |
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Lodged submissions to council to improve community services - especially for our elderly and disabled residents; |
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Campaigned for more respite care hours for the parents and guardians of children with disabilities, and for a sensory playground for children with sensory and/or developmental disabilities; |
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Campaigned for improvements to local roads and footpaths; |
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Advocated for improvements to shopping strips and support for local traders; and |
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Assisted many residents on an individual basis on council matters. |
My qualifications, training and experience has helped develop my skills to be an effective Councillor for the local community. People I work with know I can lead and influence with honour and integrity and make tough decisions when necessary.
Please visit this site regularly to stay in touch with what I am doing in the council and our local community. If you send me a brief email I will gladly add you to my email distribution list.
Sincerely,
Tony
P.S. For more personal information about me, click here.
Above: Tony Briffa (front and centre) with friends from residents' association 'Hobsons Bay Community First Inc'.
Contact Information
As always, I am very happy to hear from any local residents, businesses and community groups to discuss local issues.
- Telephone
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(03) 9932 1044 (bh); 9315 8809 (ah) or 0428 549 642 (mob)
- Facsimile
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(03) 9932 1039
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- Postal address
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P.O. Box 51, Altona VIC 3018
- Electronic mail
- Hobsons Bay City Council Website