Arriving in Australia as a refugee toddler from Vietnam, Tony Lee has dedicated his life to helping others; grateful for those who helped his family out of hardship decades ago. 

As a highly experienced, empathetic and motivating Strategic Consultant, University Lecturer and Leader, Tony excels at empowering people, businesses and communities to pursue their dreams and passions proudly and sustainably. 

He has helped hundreds of businesses, entrepreneurs and students through his active listening, guidance, ambassdorship and mentorship and he is eager to support the residents and ratepayers of Collingwood to achieve their dreams too. 
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Throughout his extensive career, Tony has held leadership, advisory and advocacy roles for prominent LGBTIQ+ organisations including Minus18, The Victorian Pride Centre, The Melbourne Queer Film Festival and Switchboard Victoria. He has also served as a Parliamentary Adviser to the two Legalise Cannabis Members of the Legislative Council in the current Victorian State Government. 

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Tony cares deeply about representation, diversity and inclusion, the environment, LGBTIQ+ and gender equality, social justice, education, and animal welfare. He moonlights as a commercial and food photographer and is a regular panellist and contributor to Melbourne's fashion, arts and film culture.

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