IN CONVERSATION WITH THE LORD MAYOR, COUNCILLOR TANIA BROWN

Women for Election is committed to telling the positive stories of women in politics – and Tania's journey is a powerful example of dedication, community focus, and lifelong public service.

Councillor Tania Brown was elected Lord Mayor of the City of Wollongong in October 2024.

She was first elected to Wollongong City Council as a Councillor in 2017, re-elected in 2021 and served as Deputy Lord Mayor from 2019 to 2024.

Tania is Wollongong born and bred, and raised her family here. She previously worked with the University of Wollongong and the NSW and Australian Governments.

Tania is an active member of the Illawarra community and has previously served on the Boards of several local organisations, including Destination Wollongong, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Illawarra Sports Stadium Ltd, the Illawarra Hawks and the Illawarra District Rugby League Club Limited.

Join Licia Heath, CEO of Women for Election, as she speaks with Tania about her journey into politics, the responsibilities of local leadership, and how she continues to advocate for her community with integrity.

DATE: 3 December 2025
TIME: 12–1pm (AEDT)
LOCATION: Online

This session is free to attend and open to anyone interested in hearing more about women’s experiences in politics.

A quick note on our Terminology: WFE has an inclusive definition of ‘women’. We aim to engage with, and give voice to, the diverse experience of those who may identify as women – including trans, cis and non-binary.

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