Nav Kaur has become the first woman of Indian and Punjabi origin to win a council election in the City of Swan, Western Australia’s largest local government area.
An accomplished public sector leader, community advocate, wife of a veteran and proud mother of two, Kaur brings over 15 years of experience in engineering, civil service and grassroots engagement to her role as Councillor for Altone Ward.
Kaur has worked across all three tiers of government, mentoring youth, women and skilled migrants through the Kaleidoscope Commonwealth Initiative — an employment program backed by Local Government WA and the Office of Multicultural Interests. Since 2020, she has helped hundreds of migrants re-enter the workforce and build meaningful careers.
In 2022, she led the ministerial forum Agents of Change, advocating for regional digital connectivity across WA, and has continued to inspire girls in STEM as a keynote speaker for Women in Technology. Her contributions also extend to environmental conservation, sustainability, and water efficiency initiatives.
In 2018, Kaur played a key role in reviewing Western Australia’s TAFE fee structure, helping pave the way for fee-free training programs. She currently serves as a WA Training Awards judge and an Accredited Mental Health Champion, promoting awareness and resilience within communities.
Her leadership, grounded in science-based solutions and inclusive governance, reflects her deep commitment to community consultation and empowerment.
In a post, Kaur said she felt proud and humbled to represent the diverse and vibrant residents of Altone Ward, where she stood among ten candidates in this year’s local elections.
Born and educated in Punjab’s Sangrur district, Kaur completed her schooling at GGS General Gurnam Singh Public School before earning her engineering degree from Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College, Fatehgarh Sahib, where she was a state-level gold medallist. She later completed a Master’s degree from Curtin Graduate School of Business in Perth.
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