# Olly Arkins Elected Sydney Deputy Mayor

> Olly Arkins, ex-AFA CEO, becomes Australia's first openly trans deputy mayor of Sydney.
- Title: Olly Arkins Elected Sydney Deputy Mayor · Billboard | Shortify
- Summary: Olly Arkins, ex-AFA CEO, becomes Australia's first openly trans deputy mayor of Sydney. Olly Arkins, former Australian Festival Association CEO, was elected…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/pro/ex-afa-ceo-olly-arkins-voted-deputy-lord-mayor-sydney
- Author: Lars Brandle
- Published: 2026-09-24T09:31:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: olly arkins, sydney, deputy lord mayor, australian festival association, trans, city of sydney council
## Olly Arkins Appointed
Olly Arkins, former chief executive officer of the Australian Festival Association, is the new deputy lord mayor for the City of Sydney.
## First Openly Trans Deputy Mayor
Arkins becomes the first openly trans deputy mayor of Australia's most populous city.
## Council Background
Arkins was elected to the City of Sydney Council two years ago and is now the first openly trans councillor elected to the council.
## Key Achievements
Arkins led efforts to rewrite the Music Festivals Act, secure Revive Live funding, and introduce drug-checking services at music festivals.
## Recent Impact
Arkins' reforms passed by New South Wales parliament in September 2024 are her biggest achievement with the AFA.
## Key takeaway

Olly Arkins, former Australian Festival Association CEO, was elected deputy lord mayor of Sydney, becoming the city's first openly trans deputy mayor.