Olivia has lived, worked and studied in the City of Melbourne for most of her life. With a Masters and PhD in human rights, and experience working in women’s, children’s, refugees’, workers’ and older people’s rights, she brings human rights expertise to the diverse activities of Council, from the affordability of housing to the accessibility of our city and democracy. A published author, she also has a science degree, giving her skills in assessing evidence and applying research. Most recently, she has been studying urban planning.
Olivia is portfolio lead for Health, Wellbeing and Belonging and deputy portfolio lead for Aboriginal Melbourne. For more details see
Councillor portfolios.
Olivia is Chair of Council’s Homelessness Advisory Committee and deputy Chair of the Disability Advisory Committee.