MEET THE TEAM

“I made Sydney my home almost ten years ago and there's nowhere else I'd rather live. I love this city. It has everything it needs to be one of the great cities of the world.

But it is at risk of losing that potential–we must act now and change direction before it is too late.”

Zann MAXWELL

I love this city. I made Sydney my home ten years ago and there's nowhere I'd rather live.

My values come from my upbringing. My mum received the single parents benefit while raising me and we lived in public housing. I am so proud of her for the way she managed to provide a safe and loving childhood, despite always struggling with financial security. Above all, she taught me resilience, compassion, and that education is the key to building a better life.

Interest-free student loans meant that I was able to be the first in my family to go to university. Since then, I have worked in national policy advocacy on climate change, regulating the vaping and finance technology industries, and been an adviser to the prime minister. Now connecting people living with disability to support providers through innovative tech platforms.

I know how to work hard, but hard work is no longer enough to get a foothold in Sydney. Young people in our city face huge challenges. Like so many Sydneysiders, I’m still renting in my 30s, I have a big student debt to pay off and I find it harder and harder to imagine ever owning a home.

I joined Labor because I believe in the power of government to provide social equality and economic opportunity. Labor is about giving people the opportunity to realise their full potential. Working for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor Leader Bill Shorten, I learned how effective political leadership can deliver real change.

Now, I want to fight for a fairer city as your Lord Mayor. If elected, I can promise that every decision I make will be informed by the compassion that I learned from my mum’s experience of struggle and my commitment to social and economic fairness.

Meet the Team

Mitch Wilson

Mitch Wilson (they/them) is the Managing Director of the Australian Festival Association, the peak industry advocacy body for festival producers and suppliers. Mitch originally trained as a nurse and has been working in the festival and live music industry for many years. They are Labor's first trans nonbinary candidate for the City of Sydney, a former co-convenor of Rainbow Labor, the party's queer activist group, and are a passionate advocate for a more vibrant night time economy in Sydney.
Tamira Stevensen

Tamira is a dedicated advocate and community campaigner with nearly a decade of experience. She has been active in her local Chamber of Commerce and her daughter's P&C, fighting against the privatisation of community facilities and parklands. With 30 years as a commercial lawyer, Tamira understands the vital role of small and family businesses in Sydney's future. She is a member of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Business Association and the Business Law Committee of the Law Society of NSW. Tamira advocates for improved council services, cost-of-living support, affordable housing, climate action, and women’s safety. She lives in Glebe with her wife and daughter.
Holly Rebiro

Holly was born in Kolkata (then Calcutta) and migrated to England, where she trained as a Registered Nurse and Midwife. With 35 years of experience in inner-city Sydney, she has specialized in Women’s Health and currently works as an Organiser for the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association, focusing on aged care. Holly's activism is driven by a belief in the value of public services for everyone. She has served on Boards and Management Committees aimed at improving women’s lives, including a current role dedicated to older women. Having lived in various Sydney suburbs and raised her children here, Holly is committed to making Sydney fairer for all.
Michelle Perry

Michelle runs Michelle Perry Fine Arts from her home in Redfern. In 1983, she founded Marnling Press to publish limited edition prints by leading Australian artists. Her work has been shown at Dickerson Gallery, Delmar Gallery, and Hogarth Galleries. Michelle has collaborated with artists such as Sydney Ball, Charles Blackman, and Martin Sharp, and has supported Indigenous artists from Utopia and Yirrkala. She organized the ‘Art Against Apartheid’ exhibition and has hosted fundraising events for Sydney Children’s Hospital, the Cancer Council, Youth Music, and Molo Songololo. Michelle also managed Wilson Street Gallery, opened Syndicate at Danks, and founded SPOT81 in Chippendale. She lives with her partner, painter Graham Kuo, and their children, all involved in the arts.
Luc Harvey

Luc is a student and lifetime City of Sydney resident and a strong advocate for improving rental affordability in the City of Sydney. As a worker in the food-delivery gig-economy, he is a strong advocate for improved safety and conditions.
Luc knows that bringing down rent prices and improving Sydney’s vibrancy and night-time economy is vital for keeping young people in the inner city, and for Sydney’s long-term prosperity.
Luc will fight hard to make sure that young people always have a place in the City of Sydney.