Andrew Antoniolli

Andrew Antoniolli was elected an an Ipswich City Councillor in 2000. At the time, he was then the youngest councillor elected in 21 years and the second youngest in the city's history. Councillor Antoniolli served as Ipswich Mayor from 2017-2018.

Ipswich City Council Website, Biography (2024)

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli has devoted both his professional career and personal life to serving the people and City of Ipswich. A true local, Andrew's roots in Ipswich run deep, having attended Ipswich North State School and Ipswich State High School, where he was elected prefect in 1988.

 

Before embarking on his political journey, Cr Antoniolli served as a police officer for over a decade, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of the Ipswich community. Having served solely in the Ipswich District, he specialised in crime prevention, community policing and crime intelligence roles as well as serving as the Officer in Charge of the Redbank Police Beat.

 

During his time with the Ipswich Police District, Cr Antoniolli conducted and co-ordinated the largest charity social sporting event in the city, the Ipswich Police Community Cup Touch Carnival for eight years. The event brought together community teams from across the city to help raise funds for the Ipswich Blue Nursing Service and the Ipswich Hospital Children’s Ward.

 

Cr Antoniolli brings 18 years’ experience in civic leadership, including roles as both councillor and mayor of Ipswich, and a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and proven integrity to the table.

 

As a father of five daughters, and now a grandfather, Cr Antoniolli deeply understands the importance of family values and the significance of creating a thriving environment for future generations.

 

Beyond his dedication to public service, Cr Antoniolli is an avid enthusiast of both sports and the arts. Throughout his life, he has actively participated in various sporting pursuits and clubs, showcasing his passion for physical activity and team spirit. Additionally, his profound appreciation for the arts, spanning from Indigenous culture to visual, literary, and performing arts, reflects his multifaceted engagement with the cultural fabric of Ipswich.