Mayor Amy Eden

Contact information

Mobile: 0477 990 216
Email: Amy.Eden@cairns.qld.gov.au  

The Mayor values the opportunity to meet with community and business members and enjoys attending events. Consequently, her calendar is heavily booked and we ask that you provide eight weeks' notice when requesting a meeting with the Mayor or extending an invitation to the Mayor to attend or speak at your event.  Wednesdays are held for Council Meetings and Councillor Workshops from 9am to 3:30pm each week, so please be aware of this if your event is on a Wednesday.

Meeting requests

For meetings with the Mayor and/or to request a letter of support, please complete the Meeting request form ( DOCX, 0.32 MB ) and return it by email with a covering note to MayorEA@cairns.qld.gov.au. Alternatively, phone the Mayor's Executive Assistant on (07) 4044 3083.

Events and speech requests

If you would like to invite the Mayor to attend and/or speak at your event, please complete the Event request form ( DOCX, 0.39 MB ) and return it by email with a covering note to MayorEA@cairns.qld.gov.au

The Mayor's schedule will be checked and you will be advised of her availability or otherwise within five working days.  Please note that whilst every effort is made to schedule the Mayor for your event, at times circumstances beyond our control may change her availability.  If this occurs, we will endeavour to schedule another elected member to officiate on her behalf.

Media enquiries

For media enquiries, email Council's media coordinator or 0427 748 603.

Introducing Mayor Amy Eden

Mayor Amy Eden is on a mission to shape a brighter, better future for the people of Cairns.

With a diverse background dedicated to serving her community, Mayor Amy brings a wealth of experience as a social practitioner and program director, having worked with some of the region's most impactful public sector and NGO organisations.

Throughout her career, she has championed opportunities for local youth, families, individuals facing mental health challenges, and Indigenous communities.

She’s always been known as a doer – someone who gets things done. She doesn’t stop working on an issue or problem until it’s fixed.

As a connector, Mayor Amy’s collaborative approach is key to delivering common-sense solutions and results for the good of her community.

Elected in March 2024, Mayor Amy’s vision encompasses the pillars of lifestyle, community safety, innovation, sustainability and a diversified economy.

Enhancing the well-being of local residents by ensuring the city retains its “Cairns-ness” is a key focus – protecting the laidback yet globally significant tropical city lifestyle that is the envy of the nation.

Mayor Amy embraces innovation in all areas of council and business, and believes in protecting and celebrating our natural assets.

She’s passionate about community safety, housing for all, and a strong, diversified economy.

Mayor Amy believes every key decision made by council should reflect the unique spirit and identity of Cairns - a place shaped by its rich history, vibrant multicultural diversity and breathtaking natural environment where the reef meets the rainforest.

For Mayor Amy, her vision for local government as the bridge that connects people to the opportunities they deserve drives her each and every day.

Cairns: the vision

Located in tropical North Queensland, Cairns is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities, with a population of over 172,000, set to increase to 241,000 by 2050. The footprint of its Council encompasses 169,322 hectares (excluding marine areas), comprising urban growth areas, rich agricultural lands, a large port, an international airport, major river plains and sensitive coastal ecosystems.

The Council oversees the management of an annual budget of over $355 million and employs over 1,200 staff who deliver essential services.

Elected in March 2024, Mayor Amy Eden’s vision for Cairns is one of a more resilient, vibrant and prosperous community, underpinned by sustainability, economic growth, environmental preservation and social equity.

Commemorate a special occasion

Residents of the Cairns Regional Council area celebrating a special birthday, wedding anniversary or other significant event can receive personal congratulations from the Mayor. The Mayor will send a message of congratulations to people turning 90, 95 or 100 years of age or more, or to couples celebrating 60, 70 and 80 years of marriage.

Requests must be received at least two weeks prior to the date required. Please advise the Mayor’s Office immediately if circumstances arise which make it inappropriate for this message to be sent.