Felix Palmer

The Kangaroo Island Council

Kangaroo Island is Australia's third largest island, located 13.5 kilometres from the Australian mainland at its closest point. It encompasses an area of 4,400 square kilometres and has a resident population of approximately 4,500. The Council is responsible for the management of 1,100 kilometres of unsealed roads and 250 kilometres of sealed roads. Over 200,000 people visit the island each year, which is steadily increasing. Our economy is 65% agriculture and 30% tourism. The Island is currently rebuilding and renewing one third of the island devastated by the "Black Summer' bushfires and the adverse impacts of COVID-19. Our Council of Elected Members comprises the Mayor and nine councillors. Kangaroo Island Council was formed in 1996 following the amalgamation of the District Councils of Kingscote and Dudley. Our vision for Kangaroo Island is a confident, growing and cohesive community. Our mission is to provide leadership, direction and responsible stewardship of resources, and delivery of efficient, cost effective key services to our Community.