# Tony Briffa

_Lawyer and former mayor of Altona, Victoria_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Tony Briffa JP is an Australian politician who is notable for being the world's first known intersex mayor and public officeholder.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1971 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15615388#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Altona ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15615388#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Australia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15615388#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer; LGBTQ rights activist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15615388#P106))
- **Official website:** briffa.org ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15615388#P856))
- **Positions held:** Mayor of the City of Hobsons Bay (2022–2023); member of Hobsons Bay City Council (2016–2024); member of Hobsons Bay City Council (2012–2014); Mayor of the City of Hobsons Bay (2011–2012); deputy mayor; mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15615388#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** tonybriffa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15615388#P2002))
- **Facebook:** CrTonyBriffa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15615388#P2013))

## Questions

**When was Tony Briffa born?**  
Tony Briffa was born on 1971 in Altona.

**What positions has Tony Briffa held?**  
Positions held by Tony Briffa include: Mayor of the City of Hobsons Bay (2022–2023); member of Hobsons Bay City Council (2016–2024); member of Hobsons Bay City Council (2012–2014); Mayor of the City of Hobsons Bay (2011–2012); deputy mayor.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Tony Briffa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Briffa_(politician)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q15615388](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15615388) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Tony Briffa". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/tony-briffa. Retrieved 7 November 2026.