Liam Gobbert

Councillor · First elected 2020, term to Oct 2029

What they told voters (4 documents)

Lodged with the Returning Officer and published by the City of Perth, oldest first. Every promise on this page is quoted from them.

Candidate profile, standing for Councillor, election of 17 Oct 2020PDF · 45 KB
Candidate profile, standing for Councillor, election of 16 Oct 2021PDF · 45 KB
Candidate profile, standing for Councillor, election of 18 Oct 2025PDF · 581 KB
Additional statement, standing for Councillor, election of 18 Oct 2025PDF · 35 KB

CommitmentRecordVotes in line
Promises most tested
Work with the State to end homelessness“Collaborate with State Government to end homelessness”
Voted generally forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 14 of 15 for it
12 of 15
split 3 of 6
More community facilities“more community facilities, playgrounds, public restrooms”
Voted generally forWeak consensus: Council backed it, 9 of 12 for it
9 of 11
split 4 of 4
Back events, festivals and the artsShared“Increase sponsorship for events to make Perth more vibrant”
Voted almost always forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 104 of 112 for it
100 of 108
split 25 of 31

Their other promises (8)

Safer walking and cyclingShared“dedicated cycle infrastructure”
Voted almost always forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 16 of 17 for it
15 of 16
split 2 of 3
More CCTVShared“Increase CCTV & lighting”
Voted generally for
5 of 7
split 3 of 3
Cut financial waste with forward planning“Reduce financial waste with proper forward planning”
Voted a mixture of for and against
3 of 5
split 1 of 3
Upgrade and activate the riverfront“Upgrade and activate our riverfront”
Voted generally forWeak consensus: Council backed it, 10 of 12 for it
10 of 12
split 1 of 2
More trees and green spaceShared“street trees”
Voted consistently forStrong consensus: Council backed it, 9 of 9 for it
9 of 9
split 2 of 2
More lightingShared“more functional and creative lighting”
Voted consistently forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 12 of 13 for it
12 of 12
split 1 of 1
Grants for small businessShared“venue support grants, & event sponsorship needs a boost”
Voted consistently forStrong consensus: Council backed it, 11 of 11 for it
10 of 10
split 1 of 1
More ranger patrolsShared“more lighting, CCTV, Rangers”
Voted generally forWeak consensus: Council backed it, 3 of 5 for it
3 of 5
split 0 of 1

Projects they promised to deliver
Deliver the Claisebrook Cove redevelopment“Deliver the Claisebrook Cove redevelopment”
1 decision on record · Council never split
Deliver the East Perth sport and rec hub at 2 Plain Street“I want to make sure we deliver the East Perth Sport & Rec Hub”
3 decisions on record · Council never split
Deliver the Hay Street upgrade“deliver on the Hay Street upgrade”
5 decisions on record · Council never split
Deliver the James Street upgrade“James Street upgrade”
2 decisions on record · Council never split
An Indigenous cultural centre“Push for an Indigenous Cultural Centre”
2 decisions on record · Council split 1 time

How we count

Motions they moved on these commitments

Notice of Motion: Councillor Liam Gobbert: Strategic Position Statements6 JUL 2021
Notice of Motion: CCTV Reimbursement Scheme26 AUG 2025
City of Perth Art Award (Notice of Motion OCM 25/03-035)28 JUL 2026

Their votes on other members' commitments (8)

Cut councillor travel costs
Voted generally against
3 of 9
split 2 of 7
Protect heritage
Voted consistently forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 26 of 28 for it
24 of 24
split 2 of 2
Abolish parking surcharges and cut parking costs
Voted generally against
5 of 13
split 3 of 10
Better standards for apartment living
Voted consistently forStrong consensus: Council backed it, 5 of 5 for it
5 of 5
split 1 of 1
Bring vacant spaces back to life
Voted generally forWeak consensus: Council backed it, 4 of 5 for it
4 of 5
split 1 of 2
Lower rates
Voted generally againstWeak consensus: Council went against it, 2 of 12 for it
2 of 12
split 0 of 2
No steep parking fee rises
Voted a mixture of for and against
5 of 12
split 3 of 10
Keep council assets in public hands
Voted consistently againstStrong consensus: Council went against it, 0 of 4 for it
0 of 4
split 0 of 1

Attendance

82 of 84 Council meetings attended · 1 on approved leave · 1 with an apology. Ordinary and special Council meetings from 3 Nov 2020, from the attendance section of the minutes. Approved leave is granted by Council in advance. The minutes don't say why a member gave an apology, and neither do I.

Meetings missed (2)

Ordinary Council meeting, 25 Jul 2023Apology given · minutes
Special Council meeting, 9 May 2023On approved leave · minutes

A record of votes only. It does not measure debate, questions, committee work or help given to residents.