[Rooms 105 & 106] Livia Bonazzi CEO, Murrindindi Shire Council
Livia Bonazzi is a highly respected local government leader and the Chief Executive Officer of Murrindindi Shire Council. Since stepping into the role in June 2021, Livia has guided Council through complex organisational challenges and significant disaster recovery efforts. Under her leadership, the Council has maintained a staunch commitment to environmental protection and long-term sustainability, working toward an ambitious target of achieving net-zero emissions Shire-wide by 2035. With over two decades of senior executive experience across both the public and private sectors, Livia is known for driving strategic innovation, public value, and environmental performance. As the closing keynote speaker for the 2026 Victorian Greenhouse Alliances Conference, Livia will draw upon her extensive experience in regional leadership and community resilience. Her address will explore the critical role local government plays in translating bold climate strategies into meaningful, on-the-ground action for communities, sharing significant insights from Murrindindi's response to the January 2026 Longwood fires. (SLIDES)
