The City of Melbourne is Victoria’s national and international gateway, the seat of the Victorian Government and the headquarters of many Victorian, national and international companies, peak bodies, non-government organisations and Australian Government agencies.

Melbourne is home to six of Australia’s top ten companies. The city is a hub for new and developing technologies and things are looking bright for an even more successful economic future.

With an increasing population and expanding boundaries, Melbourne is home to people from more than 100 countries and host an impressive calendar of international events, including sporting events (Australian Formula One Grand Prix; Australian Open Tennis Championships; Osaka Cup; 2006 Commonwealth Games); community events (Melbourne Moomba Waterfest); and cultural events (Melbourne International Arts Festival; Melbourne International Film Festival; Melbourne International Comedy Festival).

Melbourne has won international awards in areas as diverse as liveability, green building design and business innovation.

There is much to love about Melbourne. This sophisticated world city inspires a deep passion in those who live and visit here. They love its vibrant energy, staggering choice of restaurants, funky boutiques, café-filled laneways, cool bars, unbeatable galleries, luscious parks and village-like inner suburbs, each with its own special character.

Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city, a thriving business hub, a focal point for arts and culture, and a great place to work and play.

The Right Honorable Robert Doyle, Lord Mayor

Robert Doyle was elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne in December 2008 by popular mandate of the City of Melbourne. He campaigned on the issues of city saftey, youth homelessness, economic development and traffic management issues. 

Mr Doyle is a Principal at The Nous Group and, since 2007, has been Chairman of Melbourne Health (The Royal Melbourne Hospital).

Mr Doyle is Chairman of the Melbourne Hospital Foundation and a Trustee of the Shrine of Remembrance. He is an Ambassador for Odyssey House, a drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation facility and an Ambassador for SecondBite, a not-for profit organisation committed to making a positive difference by sourcing fresh food that would otherwise go to waste and distributing to the disadvantaged and homeless.

A Member of Victoria’s Parliament for 14 years, Mr Doyle was Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Liberal Party for four years. He has also been Shadow Minister for Health and, in government, Parliamentary Secretary for Health.

Mr Doyle has extensive experience of regulatory, legislative and legal frameworks, as well as all aspects of
public policy.

Mr Doyle is a an ex-officio member of all the Melbourne City Council committees, but chairs the Council meetings and is a member of the Audit Committee.