2028 Preparedness: Deliberative Engagement for Victorian Local Governments

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Recorded 02/09/2025

Every four years, local government elections bring a new Council Plan and with it, the opportunity and obligation to engage communities through deliberative processes. That cycle comes around quickly, so now is the time to reflect, reset, and get ready for what 2028 could – and should – look like.

The 2028 Preparedness forum focused on reimagining how deliberative engagement for Council Plans could be designed and delivered in 2028 and what needs to happen now to get ready.

Moderated by Amy Hubbard, Capire Consulting Group

Panelists:

  • Max Hardy, Max Hardy Consulting
  • Nivek Thompson, Deliberately Engaging
  • Mollie Rashleigh, Capire Consulting Group
  • Pauline Gordon, CEO, Campaspe Shire Council
  • Shawn Nielsen, Manager Advocacy, Banyule City Council
  • Clare Murrell, Engagement Lead – Council Strategic Planning Program, Melbourne City Council
  • Alex Leamy, Manager Public Affairs, Glen Eira City Council
  • Ann Selby, Community Engagement Lead, City of Casey