councillor profile

Cr Tom Crook

Current Councillor
Past Councillor
Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Councillor Details
Elected Terms: 
2020-24; 2024-28
Served as Mayor: 
2023-24
Served as Deputy Mayor: 

I have lived and worked in East Gippsland for most of my life and currently reside in Eagle Point.

I have a science degree, run a small business, have previously worked in renewable energy, and now work in tourism and land management for both government and community organisations.

I take an evidence-based approach to decision-making and strongly believe in collaboration to achieve a better East Gippsland. My focus is on creating jobs and a sustainable future through renewable energy, land management, and tourism, which offer exciting opportunities for our shire to lead by example.

Our region boasts outstanding natural beauty – the only place on mainland Australia where forests connect the coast to the Alps. By harnessing this natural wealth and local knowledge, we can create a prosperous and sustainable future.

If you have ideas, concerns, or suggestions on how to improve East Gippsland, please get in touch.

Committee and group responsibilities

  • Chief Executive Officer Employment and Remuneration Committee
  • Australian Coastal Councils Association
  • Australian Coastal Councils Association Committee of Management (State representative, 2-year term from November 2025)

Articles featuring this Councillor

East Gippsland welcomes 17 new citizens on Australian Citizenship Day
Voucher scheme to bolster local businesses
Pairing style with sustainability 
Orbost’s Succession Planning Expo a triumph for farmers
Proposed planning scheme changes to reflect local aims
Minister requested to step in on timber application
Council adopts new policy to support ratepayers in need
Solar farm proposal to be decided by Minister for Planning
Planning review set to reduce red tape
Bairnsdale Jobs Expo connects jobseekers with employers