The people helping test the proposal.

The working group is tasked with researching, engaging, listening, representing, responding, and advising. It is not the future board and does not make long-term operational decisions for the pub.

These profiles are adapted from the working group update emailed to the community on 4 June 2026. More details will be added as names, roles, and permissions are confirmed.

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  Community development & co-operative experience

  Bridgette Davies

  Bridgette is a teacher with 20 years of experience and a strong background in community development and co-operative models.

  She founded and led the Cygnet Bushschool co-operative for six years, has lived in a multiple-occupancy community in Cygnet for the past 11 years, and has worked with local groups including the Cygnet Tennis Club and Cygnet Soccer Club.

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  Building design, council & community collaboration

  Lukas Mrosek

  Lukas is a building designer and Huon Valley Councillor who has lived in the Cygnet area since 2013.

  He has studied architecture, law, philosophy, and political science, and has worked across hospitality, construction, and social welfare. He has also been involved with the Cygnet Association, the Cygnet Primary Association, and Circular Economy Huon.

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  Commercial property & transaction advice

  Kingsley

  Kingsley has worked across countries, cultures, corporates, and startups as an adviser and business owner.

  His background includes corporate law in Sydney, London, and San Francisco, bespoke jewellery, gemmology, property development, heritage-building restoration, commercial transactions, and commercial real estate with NAI Harcourts Hobart since 2021.

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  Research, writing & local media

  Beth Proudley

  Beth has a background in research and writing. She first sailed into Tasmania in 2016, kept coming back, and has lived in Franklin since 2020.

  Her work has included research at RMIT University’s Centre for Risk and Community Safety, medico-legal report writing, postal work, and writing and editing at the Huon News.

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  Facilitation, community development & public voice

  Billie Rankin

  Billie is an artist, educator, and community facilitator living in Wattle Grove.

  They have worked in community development, facilitation, policy, project management, creative programming, and advocacy across education, the arts, and environmental organisations.

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  Building advisory role Advisory role

  Lachlan

  Lachlan owns and operates Cygnet Brand Construction and has worked locally as a stonemason and builder since 2000.

  The working group email notes that Lachlan stepped back from the working group because of a conflict of interest around potential construction and renovation tendering, but may still be consulted through a building advisory role.

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  Property advisory & feasibility consultant

  Justin

  A proud Cygnet resident drawn to the Huon Valley by its natural beauty, strong community, peaceful lifestyle and decent pies. When not working, you'll find him at the Cygnet Tennis Club playing social tennis with varying degrees of success.

  He is Founder and Principal Consultant of Luzern Property Advisory and Co-Founder of Feasity.com, a platform assessing financial feasibility of development and community projects. He has held senior positions with global commercial real estate and advisory firms, working on complex projects involving strategic planning, funding, investment and delivery models. His experience includes various ownership and governance structures, including cooperatives, and guiding organisations from concept to implementation. He has also served on the commercial advisory panel for the Victorian Government's Department of Treasury and Finance.

  Like many in the community, he recognises the challenges involved in this project but remains optimistic that with a well-considered approach, there is genuine opportunity to create lasting community benefit and generational wealth for Cygnet.

  The working group notes that he prepared its draft funding strategy (June 2026) through Luzern Property Advisory. That draft is marked “for discussion only”; its figures are modelled estimates, not verified costs or professional advice.