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Andrew Hammond

Andrew Hammond served as a City of Perth commissioner since March 2018 and was appointed chair in August 2019. His term ended in October 2020 with the appointment of Basil Zempilas as Lord Mayor.

Mr Hammond has extensive experience as a chief executive officer, having held the position with City of Albany from 1999 to 2008 and City of Rockingham from 2008 to 2018; as well as with Albany, Wyndham East Kimberley and Nannup after commencing his career in Manjimup. Prior to his local government career, Mr Hammond worked in the retail banking sector in South Australia.

He was a non-executive director at the Institute of Business and Technology Australia, and holds an Executive MBA in Administration from the University of Western Australia; a Diploma of Local Government; and is a Fellow of Local Government Managers Australia, the Institute of Management and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

In 2012, Mr Hammond was awarded the inaugural Institute of Public Administration WA Local Government Leader of the Year. In 2013, he received the LGMA Medal for Services to the Local Government profession.

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    Tuesday, 5 December, 2017 - 13:39

    People Moves December 5, 2017

    JLL Office Leasing has expanded its team, appointing Emily Dyer leasing executive. Ms  Dyer will transfer from the JLL Valuations team.  She is a licensed valuer, and chair of the Australian Property Institute of Young Property Professionals.

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    Friday, 2 March, 2018 - 15:43

    Three commissioners to run City of Perth

    The state government has appointed three commissioners to take charge of the City of Perth, led by the retiring chair of the Western Australian Planning Commission Eric Lumsden, while also establishing a panel with powers of a Royal Commission to conduct an inquiry.

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    Thursday, 8 March, 2018 - 15:39

    Commissioners begin at City of Perth

    The commissioners appointed to take charge of the City of Perth following the council’s suspension last week have commenced work, but the government is yet to establish an inquiry panel to investigate the issues that led to the suspension.

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    Monday, 29 October, 2018 - 16:13

    Perth CEO sacked by commissioners

    UPDATED: Former City of Perth chief executive Martin Mileham says he is considering legal action after being sacked suddenly by the commissioners running the council yesterday.

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    Friday, 9 August, 2019 - 13:40

    Lumsden replacement named at City of Perth

    Local Government Minister David Templeman today named Andrew Hammond as City of Perth's new chair comissioner, replacing outgoing chair Eric Lumsden.

    Thursday, 15 August, 2019 - 15:38

    Appointments August 16, 2019

    Our weekly appointments wrap includes David Gainer, Andrew Hammond, Len Kosova, Phil Thick, Derek Hays, Warren Hallam, Dan Foo, Thomas Currin, Tim Roach, Richard Franklin, Shaun Day, Rowena Roberts, Mark Wilde, Simon Harcombe, Steve Elias, Simon Brown, Bryan Ting and J

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    Monday, 3 February, 2020 - 10:16

    City launches CEO search

    Closing the Perth City Deal, tackling homelessness and antisocial behaviour, and providing opportunities for population growth are expected to be the top challenges for a new chief executive of the City of Perth.

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    Tuesday, 4 February, 2020 - 15:32

    Work starts on Wellington Square upgrade

    Construction has started on an $18.7 million redevelopment of Wellington Square, with a new playground and a raft of recreational facilities expected to significantly boost the amenity of the eastern end of the CBD.

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    Friday, 7 February, 2020 - 10:04

    Funding flow vital to help homeless

    City officials and service providers say helping Perth’s homeless requires more investment from federal and state governments.

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    Wednesday, 1 April, 2020 - 12:51

    Georgiou wins contracts worth $141m

    Georgiou Group has secured $141 million worth of contracts across Australia in recent days, announcing it had been awarded major contracts in NSW and Queensland just one day after being named the preferred proponent for the City of Perth’s east end revitalisation project.

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    Tuesday, 28 April, 2020 - 15:35

    New CEO at City of Perth

    Long-time public servant Michelle Reynolds has been appointed chief executive at the embattled City of Perth, replacing acting chief executive Murray Jorgensen.

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    Wednesday, 20 May, 2020 - 14:42

    Decision on Skyworks due in June

    The City of Perth has deferred until next month any decision on whether to go ahead with three major events, following a recommendation by the city’s administration to cancel scheduled events due to uncertainty caused by COVID-19.

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    Tuesday, 2 June, 2020 - 09:41

    Getting back to the office

    Stringent cleaning measures and discounted parking are among the initiatives rolled out to lure workers back to the CBD.

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    Friday, 10 July, 2020 - 16:01

    Cities selling business on authentic appeal

    For jurisdictions that rely on their entertainment precincts, retailers, and tourist attractions, representing the brand is part of engaging with investors and the business community.

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    Wednesday, 5 August, 2020 - 15:00

    Advanteering wins Wellington Square project

    West Perth-based Advanteering has been named preferred contractor to build an intergenerational playground at Wellington Square, with the project to be funded by Lotterywest.

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    Sunday, 20 September, 2020 - 09:26

    ECU to build $695m CBD campus

    Edith Cowan University has confirmed it will relocate to Perth’s CBD by 2025.

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    Tuesday, 29 September, 2020 - 15:00

    PPAF to close

    Perth Public Art Foundation is to be wound-up after the City of Perth failed to renew its funding and it struggled to secure other backing amid the pandemic.

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    Tuesday, 5 January, 2021 - 01:22

    Pandemic dampens City of Perth earnings

    Total revenue for the City of Perth fell by $15 million this past financial year as income from rates and parking helped bolster the city’s finances.

     
    PPAF to close
    Tuesday, 29 September, 2020 - 15:00

    People Moves December 5, 2017

    Three commissioners to run City of Perth

    Commissioners begin at City of Perth

    Perth CEO sacked by commissioners

    Lumsden replacement named at City of Perth

    Appointments August 16, 2019

    City launches CEO search

    Work starts on Wellington Square upgrade

    Funding flow vital to help homeless

    Georgiou wins contracts worth $141m

    New CEO at City of Perth

    Decision on Skyworks due in June

    Getting back to the office

    Cities selling business on authentic appeal

    Advanteering wins Wellington Square project

    ECU to build $695m CBD campus

    PPAF to close

    Pandemic dampens City of Perth earnings

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