Roshena is a barrister with expertise in commercial law and corporate governance. Prior to that she was a solicitor with a leading national law firm for nearly a decade. She has represented some of Australia’s largest companies as well as state and local government bodies. She has acted in some of Victoria’s most significant litigation, a number of Royal Commissions and also provided pro bono legal services. She has volunteered with and served on the committees of a number of non-profit organisations.
Roshena has put down deep roots since moving to Melbourne as a 20 year old and has lived, worked and studied in the City of Melbourne. She has three young children.
She is passionate about contributing to Melbourne’s re-emergence as a vibrant, thriving city. Her priority is ensuring that Melbourne is Australia’s greatest city to do business in and the destination of choice for families to live and visit.
Roshena is portfolio lead for City Activation. For more details see
Councillor portfolios.
Roshena is also Council’s representative on the following committees and bodies:
- Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee
- Melbourne Art Trust
- Night-time Economy Advisory Committee.