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Meet your new Councillors

Media Release 5 October 2026
Election
The City welcomes its two new Council Members, who were sworn in on Tuesday 29 September 2026. 

Councillor Joanne Ord and Councillor Christine Robinson were the successful candidates in the Extraordinary Election held on Thursday 24 September. Councillor Ord was elected to fill the vacancy in the Como Ward, while Christine Robinson was elected to fill the vacancy in the Moresby Ward. Both terms are until 16 October 2027.  

Councillor Ord is a civil engineer and Como resident with 25 years of experience in construction and project management. She is a passionate advocate for community amenity, bringing a focus on improved recreation facilities, public safety and improved lighting and protection of public open spaces. 

Joanne Ord


Councillor Robinson is a registered nurse and midwife who lives with her family in Moresby Ward. With more than 10 years’ experience across critical care, aeromedical retrieval and clinical leadership, she brings strong skills in decision-making, analysis and accountability to Council. An active community member, she is focused on community safety, transparent decision-making and creating greener, well-connected neighbourhoods. 

Christine Robinson


Mayor Greg Milner warmly welcomed the two new Councillors to the City of South Perth Council and thanked all candidates and voters. 

“On behalf of the City, I’d like to congratulate Joanne Ord and Christine Robinson on their success in the Extraordinary Election," Mayor Milner said. 

“Thank you to everyone who nominated and voted. I look forward serving alongside our new Councillors as we work towards making our City an even better place to live, work and play.” 

The two new Councillors filled the last remaining vacancies on Council and join Mayor Milner, Deputy Mayor Councillor André Brender-A-Brandis (Manning Ward), Councillor Kathy Lees (Como Ward), Councillor Blake D’Souza (Manning Ward), Councillor Bronwyn David (Mill Point Ward), Councillor Gavin Denton (Mill Point Ward) and Councillor Stephen Russell (Moresby Ward), to form the City of South Perth Council.  


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