Clover Moore facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore AO
82nd Lord Mayor of Sydney
Incumbent
Assumed office 27 March 2004
Deputy	See list John McInerney Verity Firth Chris Harris Tony Pooley Marcelle Hoff Phillip Black Marcelle Hoff Robert Kok Robyn Kemmis Irene Doutney Kerryn Phelps Jess Miller Linda Scott Jess Scully Sylvie Ellsmore Robert Kok
Preceded by	Lucy Turnbull
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Sydney
In office 24 March 2007 – 20 September 2012
Preceded by	District re-created
Succeeded by	Alex Greenwich
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Bligh
In office 19 March 1988 – 24 March 2007
Preceded by	Michael Yabsley
Succeeded by	District abolished
Alderman of the City of Sydney for Redfern Ward
In office 1 January 1982 – 26 March 1987
Alderman of the South Sydney Municipal Council for Redfern Ward
In office 20 September 1980 – 31 December 1981
Personal details
Born	Clover Margaret Collins (1945-10-22) 22 October 1945 (age 79) Gordon, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Political party	Independent
Other political affiliations	Clover Moore Independents
Spouse	Peter Moore
Education	Loreto Kirribilli
Alma mater	University of Sydney Sydney Teachers' College
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Clover Margaret Moore (born 22 October 1945) is an Australian politician. She has been the Lord Mayor of Sydney since 2004. This means she is the main leader of the City of Sydney council. She is the longest-serving Lord Mayor of Sydney since the city was created in 1842.

Before becoming Lord Mayor, she was an independent member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. This is like being a state politician. She served from 1988 to 2012. Clover Moore is also the first woman to be popularly elected as Lord Mayor of Sydney.

Clover Moore's Early Life and Education

Clover Margaret Collins was born on 22 October 1945. She grew up in a suburb called Gordon in Sydney.

She went to school at Loreto Kirribilli and Elm Court Dominican Convent. Later, she studied at the University of Sydney. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a teaching diploma.

After finishing university, she worked as an English and history teacher. She taught at St Ives High School and Fort Street High School. She then moved to London to teach for a few years. Clover married Peter Moore, who is an architect, before returning to Australia.

Starting in Local Government

When Clover Moore was a young mother, she got involved in a local community group. This group worked to improve their neighbourhood. In 1980, she decided to run for the local council. She wanted to make changes in her community.

She was elected as an independent alderman for Redfern Ward. An alderman is like a local councillor. She joined the South Sydney Municipal Council. In 1982, her council joined with the City of Sydney. She then became an alderman for the new Sydney City Council.

Clover Moore became well-known for speaking up on local issues. She cared a lot about the environment and protecting old buildings. She often spoke out against plans that would harm the city's heritage.

In 1984, she was re-elected to the Council. She even ran for Deputy Lord Mayor but did not win. She continued to fight for things like proper tree care and protecting historic buildings. In 1987, the state government removed the Sydney City Council. This meant Clover Moore and other elected officials lost their jobs. She then helped form a group called "Independent Watch." This group kept an eye on the new leaders of the city.

Serving in State Parliament

Clover Moore's state electorate office on Oxford Street, Paddington, in 2010

Instead of running for council again, Clover Moore decided to run for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. This is the state parliament. In 1988, she won the seat of Bligh as an independent. This was a big achievement because she didn't have a major political party supporting her.

In 1991, she helped write new rules for how the government should work. She was re-elected several times with strong support. As an independent, she sometimes held the "balance of power" in parliament. This meant her vote and the votes of other independents were very important. They could decide if new laws passed or not. For example, in 1992, she played a role in the resignation of the Premier (the state leader) after an investigation.

She continued to represent her area, which was renamed "Sydney" in 2007. She often worked with other independent politicians and smaller parties.

In 2012, new state laws were made. These laws meant that a person could not be both a state politician and a local councillor at the same time. After being re-elected as Lord Mayor, she had to resign from her state parliament seat. She had held this seat for 24 years. She supported another independent candidate, Alex Greenwich, who won the election to take her place.

Lord Mayor of Sydney

In 2004, the state government combined the City of Sydney and South Sydney Councils. Many people thought this was done to help a specific candidate win the Lord Mayor election. However, Clover Moore decided to run. She called the council changes a "grab for power."

She won the election by a large margin. This made her the first woman to be popularly elected as Lord Mayor of Sydney. She has been re-elected several times since then, in 2008, 2012, and 2016.

Clover Moore has focused on making Sydney a greener and more sustainable city.

Making Sydney Greener

Under Clover Moore's leadership, the City of Sydney has worked to reduce carbon emissions. Their goal is to cut emissions by 70 percent by 2030. They have done many things to achieve this:

• They have installed bicycle lanes to encourage cycling.
• They have updated city cars to use hybrid engines.
• They have planted 10,000 trees across the city.
• They have created car-share spaces on streets.
• They have installed large solar power systems on buildings.
• They have set up systems to collect and reuse water in parks.

Clover Moore has stated that Sydney has already reduced its emissions by 52% since 2006. They have also reduced water use by 36%. The city aims to become carbon neutral, meaning it will have no net impact on the climate.

New Buildings and City Improvements

Clover Moore has overseen the building of several new public spaces and buildings:

• The Surry Hills City of Sydney Library.
• The Reg Bartley Oval grandstand and kiosk in Rushcutters Bay.
• Pirrama Park in Pyrmont.

She also introduced many cycleways (bike paths) in Sydney. While some people were concerned about parking, many others supported them. The Bourke Street Cycleway even won an award in 2012. Cycling has become more popular in Sydney, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other Initiatives

In 2007, Clover Moore suggested a law to ban the sale of dogs, cats, and other mammals in pet stores in New South Wales. This was to help stop irresponsible breeding. Animal welfare groups like the RSPCA Australia supported this idea.

In 2014, a new law changed how businesses vote in Sydney local elections. Instead of one optional vote, businesses now have two compulsory votes.

Clover Moore also proposed changing the Moore Park Golf Course from 18 holes to 9. This would create a new park for the community. This idea has received support from the state government.

Honours

In 2023, Clover Moore was given a special award. She was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia. This award recognized her great service to local government, to the people of New South Wales, and to the city of Sydney.

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  Clover Moore's signature

See also

In Spanish: Clover Moore para niños