Who We Are
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) is the voice of Local Government in Tasmania. LGAT works to protect the interests and rights of councils, to promote the efficient operation of Local Government and to foster strategic and beneficial relationships.
LGAT has been the peak body for Local Government in Tasmania for over 100 years (founded 1911) and is part of a national network of associations. It is funded by councils and other income earned through projects sponsored on behalf of Local Government, and a range of services and sponsorships. LGAT is an incorporated body under the Local Government Act 1993.
Our Vision: Vibrant Tasmanian Communities
Our Mission: Help Tasmanian Councils be the best they can be for their communities
Our Values: Ethics, Impartiality, Respectfulness, Accountability, Commitment, Creativity
Our Core Purpose:
1. Protect and Represent the interests and rights of councils in Tasmania
2. Promote and efficient and effective system of Local Government in Tasmania
3. Provide services to Members, Councillors and employees of councils
General Management Committee
A General Management Committee (GMC) of eight members provides oversight to LGAT operations. The GMC is elected by LGAT member council representatives every two years. It comprises the popularly elected president, the Lord Mayor and six other members elected by regional groupings of councils. The vice president is elected by the GMC.
President | ![]() | Vice President | ![]() |
Mayor Daryl Quilliam West – North West Region Circular Head Council Phone: 6452 4800 | ![]() | Mayor Annette Rockliff | ![]() |
Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds | ![]() | Mayor Mick Tucker | ![]() |
Clr Geoff Lyons OAM | ![]() | Alderman Brendan Blomeley | ![]() |
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Secretariat Contact details
Chief Executive Officer
Dion Lester
Email: dion.lester@lgat.tas.gov.au
Policy Director
Email:
Strategic Communications Director
Kate Hiscock
Email: kate.hiscock@lgat.tas.gov.au
Policy Consultant
Deborah Leisser
Email: deborah.leisser@lgat.tas.gov.au
Senior Policy Officer
Georgia Palmer
Email: georgia.palmer@lgat.tas.gov.au
Senior Policy Officer
Michael Edrich
Email: michael.edrich@lgat.tas.gov.au
Senior Policy Officer
Lynden Leppard
Email: lynden.leppard@lgat.tas.gov.au
Senior Project Officer
Katelyn Cragg
Email: katelyn.cragg@lgat.tas.gov.au
Events and Partnerships Lead
Miriam Rule
Email: miriam.rule@lgat.tas.gov.au
Executive Assistant
Christine Agostinelli
Email: christine.agostinelli@lgat.tas.gov.au
Administration Officer
Michelle Freeman
Email: michelle.freeman@lgat.tas.gov.au
Administration Officer
Email: reception@lgat.tas.gov.au