The City was Australia's first local government to introduce a Bill of Rights for its denizens in 2004, following the establishment of a Social Justice Charter in 2001.[3] This Bill of Rights predates the State Government's Charter of Rights and Responsibilities by three years, and is more sweeping in that it explicitly includes economic, social, and cultural rights.[citation needed]
Between 2012 and 2024, Hume was divided into three wards – Aitken, Jacksons Creek and Meadow Valley – which elected a total of 11 Councillors:
Aitken Ward (4 Councillors)
Jacksons Creek Ward (3 Councillors)
Meadow Valley Ward (4 Councillors)
Council elections are counted using single transferable vote. Voting is compulsory for residents who are on the voters' roll for local council elections, but voters aged 70 years or over are not obliged to vote at local council elections. The Mayor is a serving councillor, chosen annually by councillors. Council elections occur every four years, and were most recently held in October 2020[4] and October 2024.
Yubup Primary School, Mickleham (in turn named for the Woiwurrung word for "parakeet")
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Early 1990s logo of the new City of Hume
The original City of Hume logo was designed in 1995 following the official proclamation of Hume City Council, through an order in Council on 15 December 1994.
The City of Melbourne Design House were commissioned to create Hume’s logo and branding reflecting the urban and rural character of the municipality. The form on the left representing a leaf, symbolising nature and the environment, whilst the circular element to the right represents roadways—specifically the major roads and infrastructure that pass through Hume. Together, the elements reflect the unification of 2 diverse communities and 4 distinct areas into one cohesive city. [8]
Original Coat of Arms for the newly established City of Hume
The municipal coat of arms was developed to appear in Hume’s annual reports in 1997 and to be used as part of the official city seal .
The coat of arms is divided into three sections: the upper left (azure) features a golden sheaf of wheat, symbolising agriculture and the rural heritage of Hume; the upper right (vert) displays a gear cog and open book, representing manufacturing, innovation, and education; and the lower half (argent) shows a stylised airplane above a rising sun, reflecting the presence of Melbourne Airport and Hume’s role as a global gateway.
A mural crown, representing municipal governance, sits atop a wreath of blue and green—colours drawn from the city’s branding. The shield is supported by a kangaroo holding a shovel, symbolising labour and community effort, and a lion symbolising courage, aspiration, and multiculturalism.
The base includes eucalyptus leaves, native grasses, and a creek—acknowledging the natural landscape and Indigenous heritage of the area. [9]
Current City of Hume Logo
In 2001, a further rebrand was undertaken by the Emery Vincent Design studio to create a more contemporary and corporate identity for the City of Hume.
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The 2021 census, the city had a population of 243,901 up from 197,376 in the 2016 census[10]
↑ "Hume City Council Statutory Meeting 2019"(PDF). A motion was approved to have two Deputy Mayors for the 2019/20 year under the 1989 Local Government Act. Cr Sherry, Cr Haweil, and Cr Medcraft contested. Cr Sherry was elected first Deputy Mayor with 7 votes. Cr Medcraft defeated Cr Haweil 8-2 for the second Deputy Mayoral position.
↑ "Hume". Liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
↑ editors: Gelber, Katharine and Stone, Adrienne (2007). Hate Speech and Freedom of Speech in Australia. Federation Press. pp.10–11. ISBN9781862876538.{{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
↑ Brown, P. L., "John Aitken (1792–1858)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 11 December 2024
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