The Informer

14 Mar 2018

Could Rohan Leppert be the first openly gay Lord Mayor of Melbourne?

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A bi-election in Melbourne is being held for the position of Lord Mayor of Melbourne after the resignation of Robert Doyle. Councillor Rohan Leppert, who chairs the Arts, Culture and Heritage Portfolio for the city of Melbourne has thrown his hat in the ring for the title and joins us tonight on The Informer.

Could Rohan Leppert become the first openly gay Mayor of Melbourne?

Dean Arcuri speaks to him to find out.

This episode of The Informer aired on JOY 94.9 on 14th March 2018

 

 

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