The following three people have nominated for the position of Lord Mayor but have also nominated for a councillor position if their bid for Lord Mayor … The Lord Mayor repeatedly referred to the incident as a moment of "bad broadcasting". Holly Elkes, a trans woman who has worked at Connections nightclub in the CBD for six years, said she was aware that Mr Zempilas had previously attended the venue and met trans people. "If you are going to be in a position of power, you need to educate yourself. Plus Perth Bike Hub offers a short summary of each candidates’ responses. "It was disgusting behaviour from the Lord Mayor," she said. The new LGBTQ advisory group has been set up to improve the community's relationship with the City of Perth after Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas made transphobic comments on his breakfast show on Radio 6PR. The new Lord Mayor of Perth is media personality Basil Zempilas. "To top all that off, when you offer a cash voucher for comment on that, that is abhorrent in my view. This is like queer people 101.". The Telethon Kids Institute is currently undertaking research on discrimination and marginalisation related to gender identity. “I am committed to creating a smart and vibrant city, a global city and I want to lead this change with the Perth community.” Brodie McCulloch said. You can read more about this issue below – Perth players pour almost $100k into Di Bain’s campaign as Basil Zempilas declares solo $2000 gift – WA Today It's my job to get that balance right," he said. "It gives the green light for those people already thinking about it to be bigots.". State & Federal electoral roll. Play Video. • W.E. The Voice Newspaper: City of Perth Elections: The Halfway Mark, 3 October 2020, page 7. Mr Zempilas also called for any women with a penis to ring the radio station for the chance to win a $100 store voucher. 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There is also a rally against Mr Zempilas planned for this Saturday in the City of Perth, with organisers calling on people to "stand up to transphobia". "The Story of the Municipal Development Of Our City". Commissioner: Len Kosova: 9 August 2019 – 19 October 2020: Former Chief Executive Officer, City of Vincent. He said he would not rule out working as a radio broadcaster next year while still serving as Lord Mayor, but said he had not had any offers from other radio stations. "It's my job to get that right. "I enjoy doing radio. Retravision, the store Mr Zempilas offered to provide a voucher for to any woman with a penis who called in, expressed their deep regret that they were associated with such commentary. Mr Zempilas had been within the job for lower than two weeks when he made feedback about transgender people who had been slammed as “demeaning and derogatory” by TransFolk of WA … Ending Homelessness - Tuesday, 22 September 2020 at Level 3, The Platform, Perth, WA. That was how I wanted to run the campaign, and that is how I would operate as Lord Mayor. 4 Councillors, 3 year terms, Term to expire on 21 October 2023. The office of head of the municipality of Perth is defined over three distinct periods: On 15 June 1837, an Act was proclaimed to ..provide for the management of roads, streets and other internal communications within the settlement of Western Australia. Mr Zempilas is the perennial host of WA's Telethon fundraising event, which is sponsored by Seven West Media. SURVEY QUESTIONS. Sat, 17 October 2020 6:24AM. 28 Oct 2020 | Filed under Local,News | Posted by Leigh Andrew Hill. IT’S a huge turnout for the City of Perth election with seven candidates for lord mayor and 27 candidates vying for eight councillor spots. The first elected Chairman and committee took office on 8 February 1842 and comprised: On 23 February 1856 (two years before the dissolution of the Trust), Perth was constituted a city upon the foundation of the Bishopric of Perth through the consecration of the first Anglican Bishop of Perth, Matthew Blagden Hale. The article by Paul Garvey, in the Weekend Australian July 18-19, 2020, omits I intend to nominate for Mayor when nominations open 3/09/20. By Jessica Warriner. Peter Law The West Australian. In this world of smartphones, instant gratification and the constant deluge of digital distraction, WISDOM is becoming an incredibly scarce and elusive commodity. Who are the people that will represent the city? LORD MAYOR. A petition calling for Basil Zempilas to stand down as Lord Mayor of Perth is gaining traction after comments made yesterday about trans, gender diverse and intersex communities.. TV personality and new Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas began a firestorm with feedback about trans individuals. This is my letter to the Australian which is self explanatory. At one stage during the count, many believed Ms. Bain had it won but then there was a last-minute surge for Zemplis. There has been strong backlash from Perth's trans and LBGTIQ community, with well-known drag queen Scarlet Adams sharing a video of herself dancing to Lily Allen's 'F*** You' — which lambasts individuals with intolerant views — and tearing up a picture of Mr Zempilas. 5 September 2020. 24 hours left in Perth poll. This article is available to subscribers who have digital access included in their subscription. "And I do think it is going to add to my role as the Lord Mayor of the City of Perth, so I won't rule it out.". Comments. Early Days. A petition to stand down Perth’s Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has 11,059 signatures, almost six times more than the 1855 votes with which he won the election in October.. Less than two weeks after being elected, Zempilas made transphobic comments on 6PR radio station. Perth’s new Lord Mayor has shared his thoughts on trans, gender diverse and intersex bodies and identities, telling listeners of his radio show “If you’ve got a penis, mate, you’re a bloke I was the second, after Di Bain, to declare my intention. English Translation, 3 October 2020. I live, work and run businesses in the City of Perth and have done for many years. "As a strong supporter of the LGBTIQ+ community, Retravision and our staff would like to strongly address yesterday's comments," a statement from the store said. The TV and radio star edged out former ABC journalist Di Bain in an extremely tight race. The East Perth Community Group will host a Candidates Forum at the Pan Pacific Perth Hotel from 4.30pm on Wednesday, 2nd September, 2020. Mr Zempilas was asked if the on-air blunder had exposed a problem with him working as a radio broadcaster while also holding the role of Lord Mayor. He said he would invite people from the transgender and non-binary communities to meet with him and educate him and said his comments did not reflect his views or values. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Architect Sandy Anghie has been elected as deputy lord mayor after Perth’s freshly installed council voted on the position at a special council meeting this morning. Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. 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It's a great honour to have been chosen by the ratepayers and residents of the City of Perth to be their next Lord Mayor. "That was my mistake. ... 2020 … Basil Zempilas elected as new City of Perth Lord Mayor after years of commissioner-led council. "Western Australia has an amazing transgender community who deserve our full support. "If you've got a penis mate, you're a bloke," he said. 1. Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas, 49 told listeners of his radio show on Wednesday that it was 'wrong' for a person to identify as a gender that was not the same as their physical anatomy. The 2020 election offers the opportunity to establish an entirely new Council for the City of Perth… Saturday. "It was bad broadcasting and it's a mistake that I should not have made, and I won't make it again. Newly elected Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has apologised and promised to do better after he found himself in hot water over controversial comments he made on-air about gender. This is a list of the mayors and lord mayors of the City of Perth, a local government area of Western Australia. It’s unlikely to be his final controversy. That column was also the source of backlash from human rights groups after Mr Zempilas wrote about how he would "forcibly remove" homeless people from Perth's streets, calling them a "blight" on the city. Published: 10:14 EST, 3 November 2020 | Updated: 10:14 EST, 3 November 2020. But I accept that yesterday, for a brief moment, I was not on top of my game. "We acknowledge Basil's apology and will be inviting him to visit the Institute to learn more about the research we do and the issues faced by the transgender community.". ‘Game over’: Outrage over transgender comments by new Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas October 29, 2020 Perth’s new Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has discovered himself in sizzling water after making comments on radio deemed offensive and discriminatory by WA’s trans group. A petition to sack Lord Mayor of Perth Basil Zempilas has gained a lot of traction following his transphobic comments on 6PR Radio. "He hasn't said these things to our faces before, so why now?" Eventbrite - Shelter WA presents City of Perth - Lord Mayor Forum. 2020 … "We deeply regret that Mr Zempilas associated Retravision with his comments and we in no way support the views he shared. "We at Telethon Kids were disappointed to read the comments made by our new Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas about the transgender community," a statement issued by the Institute said. Published: 29/10/2020Updated: Wednesday, 16 December 2020 8:39 am AEDT. "For a brief moment … I forgot that I was the Lord Mayor of the City of Perth," Mr Zempilas said. Bold, (Town Clerk) (October 1939). Holly's mother, Deb, called ABC Radio Perth to say she had been "mortified" by the comments. In accepting the Lord Mayor role, Mr Zempilas said he would resign from his top-rating 6PR radio show duties later this year. Tim Schwass for Lord Mayor Perth. Will they understand the importance of cycling? 2 March 2018 – 19 October 2020: Former Executive Director, Perth Education City. “I have built strong community, connections and businesses in the City of Perth over the past nine years and will continue to champion Perth as Lord Mayor.” Brodie McCulloch, Mayoral candidate. 17 Oct 2020 . Mark Gibson Basil Zempilas Tim Schwass Brodie McCulloch Di Bain Sandy Anghie Bruce Reynolds. Find event and ticket information. COUNCILLOR CANDIDATES. It’s a special election to make up for the one missed last year when the council was suspended, and Perth will be brought back in sync with other local government elections next year. [1] The management and control was vested in a body of trustees consisting of the Justices of the Peace resident in the town; and the proprietors of allotments held in fee simple. He later apologised for those comments as well. Thank you. November 27, 2020 Perth Council has succumbed to the mob and will now appease activists by establishing a LGBTQ advisory group. New Perth Lord Mayor and media personality Basil Zempilas has apologised to transgender people for comments he made on his morning radio show, saying he "forgot" his new role as an elected representative. Government. Do you know more about this story? CITY OF PERTH ENROLMENTS CLOSE ON FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2020. 17 Oct. October. Contact Rhiannon Shine. Media personality Basil Zempilas will be the next Lord Mayor of the City of Perth. 1 Lord Mayor, 3 year term, Term to expire on 21 October 2023. CEO Term Notes Martin Mileham: 1 September 2016 – 29 October 2018: Murray Jorgensen OAM JP (acting) 13 November 2018 – 4 August 2020 The Seven West Media commentator won 29.44 per cent of the … There are currently six candidates for the position of Lord Mayor. she said. ... Tue, 20 October 2020 10:03AM. More than 5,800 votes have been cast in the City of Perth's council election with just one day left before polls close. Since founding Spacecubed in 2012, Brodie has been delivering support to thousands of businesses, startups and innovators in Perth. “How to Vote” listing as appeared in The Perth Voice on Saturday 19th September 2020. He said he would remain a sports presenter for Seven West Media and also continue to write a weekly column for The West Australian newspaper, which is also owned by Seven West. "I think on most occasions I do get that right. Perth Lord Mayor election result: Basil Zempilas elected Lord Mayor after close contest with Di Bain. With 31 candidates in the 2020 election race, we’ll do three separate blog posts: Lord mayoral candidates; Councillor candidates - part 1; Councillor candidates - part 2; Read on for what the lord mayoral candidates said. 4 Councillors, 1 year terms, Term to expire on 16 October 2021. From 1858 to 1880, the President of the Council was styled "Chairman", from 1880 until 1929, the Chairman was termed the "Mayor" and from 1929 the mayor was elevated to the title of "Lord Mayor". Posted Sat. "Telethon Kids is an independent medical research institute and we are absolutely committed to our research and advocacy to support transgender children and young people. Warning: This article contains statements that some readers may find confronting. Perth's new Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has vowed to undergo … I can't make mistakes like I made yesterday.". ", Mr Zempilas faced questions at the media conference from some of his colleagues, with veteran Channel 7 reporter Geof Parry putting to him: "Less than a week into the job and you are a bit of an embarrassment to the City of Perth, Baz?". "I just have to be better at combining those roles. That's what it shows. There are 3 ways you can enrol to vote: CITY OF PERTH RESIDENT. Here are the candidates for the 2020 City of Perth Election. I think generally I do it pretty well," he said. His own son may have just ended it, He fears drones and traitors will end his rule, but Kim Jong Un's lifestyle could bring him down first, A 90-second video that's left Hollywood stunned was filmed in a single shot, No plans for surgery but 'very long journey' ahead as Daniel Andrews recovers from spinal injury, Hobart added to list of half-priced airfare destinations. Updated: Sep 1, 2020. On Wednesday Mr Zempilas, who was elected to office earlier this month, told listeners of the breakfast show he co-hosts on 6PR it was "wrong" for someone to identify as a gender different to their physical anatomy. It's my job to be better than that and it won't happen again. The election will be held on Saturday, 17th October, 2020. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Basil Zempilas has been elected the 56th lord mayor of the City of Perth. By Jordan Murray. Brent Fleeton Di Bain Dwayne Berwick Sandy Anghie Clyde Bevan Michelle Rosenberg Vance Franklin Rebecca Gordon Gary Mitchell Viktor Ko Charles (Mark) Davidson Raj Doshi Deni Symonds Breakfast radio host Basil Zempilas was elected Perth Lord Mayor; He suggested on air that people's genders were defined by genitalia; He has apologised for … Greg Kimpton. "We have heard these comments every day for decades and we get worn down by it when it comes from the general public, let alone from someone in a position of power who makes decisions on our behalf. On Thursday morning, he fronted a media conference to apologise for his comments. The Institute posted a statement to its website expressing disappointment at Mr Zempilas's comments. "[Holly] works at an establishment in the CBD that brings money into Perth. Game over.". "If you've got a vagina, you're a woman. 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Above all, we need a truly independent and non-conflicted Lord Mayor of the City of Perth. Comments. "The comments pertaining to the transgender and non-binary community are in no way endorsed by Retravision. There are lots of trans-people who work there, and she thinks that this stuff that Basil is spewing is another reason for people hearing it to be transphobic too. "[Trans people] hear those words every day and when it comes from a person of power, it enables everybody else to start doing it too. The Perth City Council election is 17 October 2020 with 6 candidates running for the much anticipated City of Perth, Lord Mayor alongside the appointment of 8 councillors. The City of Perth 2020 election is complete. "I do know what a transgender person is and I regret the comments that I made, because I know they're not helpful.".
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