Register of Interest(PDF, 2MB)
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 third term as a councillor after being elected in the 2020 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 34 years. He is the Schools Officer (Facilities) and drove the Hospitality Trade Training Centre B-Double truck for the first 7 years after its inception. He also attended LSHS for his senior education.
An avid sports fan, Cr Emslie has been involved in the local rugby league team for many years as a player, club member, official and strapper/first aid officer. He has also marked the football field for the past 25 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.