Teeny Brumby has been a dedicated servant in local government for the past decade, bringing her passion for community welfare and sustainable development to the forefront. Elected as the Mayor of Burnie 19 months ago, she has been steadfast in her commitment to advancing the interests of her constituents, while also embracing opportunities for regional growth and innovation. Recognizing the pivotal role that renewable energy plays in fostering economic prosperity, social cohesion, and environmental stewardship, Mayor Brumby has emerged as a leading advocate for sustainable energy practices in the North West Coast of Tasmania. Her visionary leadership has propelled Burnie onto the forefront of renewable energy initiatives, positioning the region as a hub for innovation and investment in clean energy technologies. Burnie has embarked on ambitious projects aimed at harnessing the abundant natural resources of the region to generate clean, renewable power. Mayor Brumby's strategic vision and collaborative approach have paved the way for partnerships with industry stakeholders, government agencies, and community organizations, driving forward initiatives that not only mitigate the impacts of climate change but also create new opportunities for local businesses and job growth. With a deep-seated belief in the transformative potential of renewable energy, Mayor Brumby is committed to championing initiatives that will ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come. Her dedication to the principles of environmental sustainability, coupled with her pragmatic approach to governance, makes her a driving force for positive change in the North West Coast region. Mayor Brumby is thrilled to participate in the Devonport Renewable Energy Conference, where she looks forward to sharing insights, exchanging ideas, and forging new partnerships that will further accelerate the transition to a clean energy future in Tasmania and beyond.

I have lived nearly all my life within the Circular Head Municipality as a 5th generation resident. I have been active within the community from an early age, firstly in the sport areas moving onto a number of community groups. My working life was primarily with Robert’s Ltd (Nutrien) as the Rural Finance Manager in the area (including King Island). I have been heavily involved with Rotary, locally as well as state wide having been District Governor in 2016/17. I have served one term as a local councillor 2918-22 and am in my first term as Mayor.

Craig's entrepreneurial outlook, community focus and awareness has allowed him to develop and grow a number of successful business and committee support opportunities. He believes in fostering and developing teams and individuals to achieve a sustainable outcome for mutual benefit. Craig has been involved in numerous charity initiatives and has been the Chairman of the Ronald McDonald Charity Ball Committee for over two decades. Currently he is involved in a number of projects which he believes will have significant benefit to the West and Northwest of the state and ultimately Tasmania and Australia. Renewable energy, green hydrogen for domestic and export use is the future and Craig is pleased to be pushing these initiatives. Linked to these endeavors, and through extensive community engagement, Craig has initiated a regional association, the Advance West Northwest (AWNW) Association which has an aim to promote the skills, capabilities and opportunities within the region. The Assocation is particularly keen to encourage regional youth and individuals in transition to look at the growing renewable energy and supportive sectors for their future. AWNW's membership is extensive and expanding and we are encouraged that the regional industry base has embraced and is strongly supportive of our regional development objectives.