Martin Zaiter
Martin Zaiter is the Liberal Lord Mayor of Parramatta, elected in 2023 after a period of Labor leadership in the local council. His election reflects the ongoing political fluctuations in the Parramatta region, a key battleground in Australian politics where both major parties vie for control amidst diverse community needs and interests.
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Parramatta Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter emphasized the need for job opportunities to match increases in housing density.
Should Parramatta be filled with offices or rentals? The high-stakes tussle for space
Australia· 2026-03-01
Martin Zaiter, a Liberal councillor who was elected lord mayor in October 2024, emailed Connolly in February last year demanding to know why his office was not fully staffed.
Sacked council boss Gail Connolly accused of ‘disadvantaging’ Parramatta lord mayor Martin ZaiterAustralia· 2026-02-04
Parramatta Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter said that extending the trading hours for live music venues would help to attract more visitors to the city’s CBD.
Live music venues, restaurants and bars could trade longer under new proposalAustralia· 2025-11-24Martin Zaiter, the Lord Mayor, discussed the need for robust project controls and transparency regarding the redevelopment of the Riverside Theatres.
$355 million price tag threatens redevelopment plansAustralia· 2025-11-14Parramatta’s Liberal Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter fears overriding local planning processes could lead to inadequate infrastructure for Parramatta’s rapidly growing community.
Seeks exemption from Housing Delivery Authority over 'serious impacts'Australia· 2025-11-12
Lord mayor Martin Zaiter voted to sack Connolly in October.
Parramatta Council: CEO Gail Connolly sackedAustralia· 2025-11-09
Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter expressed excitement about the Parramatta Half Marathon and its potential to attract athletes from around the world.
New major running event coming to Sydney's second CBD in 2025Australia· 2025-11-06
Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter urged caution regarding the weather conditions.
Heat records tumble as furnace-like wind blasts cityAustralia· 2025-10-22
Martin Zaiter, the Liberal lord mayor, was given the authority to implement the decision to terminate Connolly's employment.
Parramatta Council CEO Gail Connolly sacked in rowdy late night meetingAustralia· 2025-10-14
Martin Zaiter is the Lord Mayor who was on leave during the events discussed.
City of Parramatta Council boss questioned workers on marital status at all-staff eventsAustralia· 2025-10-01
Parramatta’s Liberal Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter said there’s no doubt that the NSW Planning system is overly complicated.
Councils fear "irreversible impacts" from housing reformsAustralia· 2025-09-17
Martin Zaiter is the Lord Mayor of Parramatta who discussed the importance of events like Diljit Dosanjh's concert.
Indian megastar to perform at CommBank Stadium in OctoberAustralia· 2025-09-15
Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter said he was confident the Riverside Theatre staff would be able to fundraise the right amount.
Parramatta council’s funding vow to secure $276m Broadway-style theatreAustralia· 2025-07-08Parramatta’s mayor, Liberal councillor Martin Zaiter, is still pushing for a radical change in the area despite the failure to sell the racecourse.
What is next for the Rosehill housing plan?Australia· 2025-06-14
Martin Zaiter is the Lord Mayor of Parramatta and is spearheading the Western Sydney Cabinet of Mayors.
Inside the fight to represent western SydneyAustralia· 2025-05-23
Martin Zaiter was elected as the Liberal Lord Mayor of Parramatta after the 2023 local council elections.
Why this Sydney seat matters so much at this electionAustralia· 2025-04-10
