Nuatali Nelmes
Nuatali Nelmes | |
|---|---|
| Lord Mayor of Newcastle | |
| In office 15 November 2014 – 14 September 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff McCloy |
| Succeeded by | Ross Kerridge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nuatali Josephine Scobie |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse | Stuart Nelmes |
| Residence(s) | Merewether, New South Wales |
| Education | University of Newcastle |
| Website | www |
Nuatali Josephine Nelmes is an Australian politician who served as Lord Mayor of Newcastle from a by-election in 2014 until her defeat at the 2024 local elections. She is the youngest person to ever serve as Newcastle lord mayor. Prior to this, she served as a councillor on the Newcastle City Council since 2008. Nuatali is credited with the transformation of the city over the last decade. In 2025, Nelmes resigned as a councillor, concluding more than 16 years in office.