Register of Interest(PDF, 4MB)
Committees: Longreach Disaster Management Group
Cr Anthony (Tony) Emslie was elected to Council as a first time nominee for Local Government in 2012 and served as Deputy Mayor from April 2014 to March 2016. He is serving his fourth term as a councillor after being elected in the 2024 local elections. He is the 3rd generation of his family to be born in Longreach or Ilfracombe and a very proud local.
Cr Emslie is a motor mechanic by trade but has been employed at Longreach State High School for the past 37 years. He is the Schools Officer (Facilities) and also drives the Trade Training Centre B-Double truck which is better known as the Big Red Truck. He also attended LSHS for his senior education.
An avid sports fan, Cr Emslie was involved in the local rugby league team for many years as a player, club member, official and strapper/first aid officer. He also marked the football field for the past 29 years on a voluntary basis. He was awarded a Life Membership of Longreach Senior Rugby League Club in 2015.
Cr Emslie serves on the committees of various local organisations. He is also a car enthusiast and enjoys having a quiet beer and playing bowls unsuccessfully while catching up with friends.