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Published on 14 October 2026
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has welcomed Christine Leahy as the new Councillor for Briars Ward following their swearing-in on Wednesday 14 October 2026.
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) officially declared Christine Leahy elected following completion of the count for the 2026 Briars Ward by-election. The by-election was held to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Briars Ward Councillor Anthony Marsh.
Councillor Leahy was formally sworn in as a Councillor in the Rosebud Council Chamber before the Chief Executive Officer serving the remainder of the current Council term which concludes in October 2028.
Mayor Stephen Batty welcomed the new Briars Ward Councillor.
“On behalf of Council, I warmly welcome Cr Leahy. I look forward to working together to deliver in the best interests of the Briars Ward and the wider Mornington Peninsula community,” Cr Batty said.
Cr Leahy said it was an honour to be elected to represent the Briars Ward community.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Briars Ward. I look forward to listening to the community, representing its priorities and contributing constructively to Council,” Cr Leahy said.
Pictured: Briars Ward Councillor Christine Leahy