Jenny Farrar became one of the first members of the Australian Greens to successfully contest public office in Victoria when she was elected to the City of Yarra in 2002¹ and again in 2004². She first represented the former Merri Ward, but following an electoral representation review³, now represents Langridge Ward.

Cr Farrar was the Mayor⁴ of the City of Yarra in 2007.

Cr Farrar initiated the Asset Management Policy for the City of Yarra and has successfully Chaired the Asset Management Committee since its inception in 2003. Major projects championed by Jenny include the redevelopment of the George Knott Reserve Athletics facility, Clifton Hill Tennis Precinct, Mayors Park Master plan and the Clifton Hill/North Fitzroy Community Bank project, where Jenny currently holds the position of Deputy Chair.

She also held office as Chair of the Planning Committee in 2005 and Chair of Finance and Governance in 2006. As Chair of these committees, Jenny Farrar played a major role in the Yarra's Heritage Review, the review of Council's Municipal Strategic Statement, the development of the Urban Design Framework for the Smith Street Precinct, the review of the City's finances, and the implementation of a community consultation process during the Council's budget development.

Cr Farrar was also the Greens candidate for the seat of McMillan⁵ in the 2001 Australian Federal Election, attracting 3.6% of the vote.

She is also an industrial organiser with the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance.

Email: jennyfarrar@vic.greens.org.au

Mobile: 0402 113 284


1. Yarra City Council election results 2002
2. Yarra City Council election results 2004
3. Yarra City Council electoral representation review
4. Cr Farrar's page on the City of Yarra website
5. 2001 Federal election results for the lower house seat of McMillan