# Australian local council leadership changes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-local-council-leadership-changes > Updated: 2026-09-28T03:11:35.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Local council elections and leadership appointments across various Australian regions have resulted in several historic and significant changes. In the Riverina region, Jane Hunter and Lisa Minogue became the first women elected as mayors for the Lockhart Shire Council and Bland Shire Council, respectively, while Pam Halliburton became the second female mayor in Junee Shire Council history. Meanwhile, North Sydney prepared for a mayoral vote involving current mayor Zoë Baker and deputy MaryAnn Beregi. Subsequent leadership shifts included the election of Cameron MacLean as the youngest Lord Mayor in Parramatta’s history, a result secured by a single vote following a political defection. In Albury, Kylie King was elected Mayor with a focus on addressing a $10.7 million operating deficit. Additionally, Lake Macquarie appointed Kate Warner as Deputy Mayor and expressed formal opposition to proposed changes to Financial Assistance Grants, which could impact funding by up to $85 million over a decade. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Australian local councils elect new mayors and deputy leaders Australian local governments see leadership shifts: Cameron MacLean becomes Parramatta’s youngest Lord Mayor following a political defection, while Albury elects Kylie King to address budget deficits. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tanya-raffoul-resigns-from-liberal-party-in-parramatta ### 2026-09-26: Australian local councils hold mayoral elections and historic appointments New mayoral elections in Australia see historic female appointments in the Riverina region, while North Sydney prepares for a mayoral vote amid speculation regarding future state political ambitions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-local-councils-hold-mayoral-elections-and-historic-appointments --- Cite as: Australian local council leadership changes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/australian-local-council-leadership-changes