Division 5: Rob Pyne
Councillor Rob Pyne
Councillor Robert John Pyne was elected the Division 5 Councillor at the 2024 local government elections. He was previously a Councillor with Cairns Regional Council 2008 – 2015 and 2020 – 2024, and the Member for Cairns in the Queensland Parliament 2015 – 2017.
Cr Pyne was raised in Cairns and is passionate about the social wellbeing of his community. He sees Cairns inner-city suburbs as playing an important role in providing medium density housing in a sustainable manner, with additional cycle and pedestrian infrastructure and improved public transport. He sees a shady green canopy throughout the division as vital to address emerging urban heat issues.
Division 5 focuses on the inner suburbs including Cairns city, Cairns North, Portsmith, Westcourt, Parramatta Park, Aeroglen, Bungalow and part of Manunda. It also includes Green Island.
Cr Pyne's Register of Interests
Last Updated: 15 June 2026
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