Dr Olivia Ball was first elected Councillor in November 2020, and reelected in November 2024.

Olivia has lived, worked and studied in the City of Melbourne for most of her life. With a Masters and PhD in human rights, and experience working in women’s, children’s, refugees’, workers’ and older people’s rights, she brings human rights expertise to the diverse activities of Council, from the affordability of housing to the accessibility of our city and democracy. A published author, she also has a science degree, giving her skills in assessing evidence and applying research. Most recently, she has been studying urban planning.

On Council, Olivia is portfolio lead for Health, Wellbeing and Belonging and deputy portfolio lead for Aboriginal Melbourne.

Olivia is also Chair of Council’s Family and Children’s Advisory Committee and Homelessness Advisory Committee. She is Deputy Chair of the Disability Advisory Committee.