TESS Law has resigned from Kingston Council.
Law’s resignation was confirmed by Kingston Council in a statement last week. Law has resigned from her position as ward councillor for Melaleuca effective immediately.
Council’s statement did not outline the reason for Law’s resignation. The Times reached out to Tess Law for comment, but did not receive a response.
Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “on behalf of council, I thank Cr Law for her service to the Kingston community and in particular her representation of the Melaleuca ward. We wish her all the best for her future endeavours.”
Law was elected at the 2024 local government elections. She was involved in a spat at council’s February meeting, publicly airing bullying allegations after another councillor asked for her qualifications to be verified during a lengthy debate on a proposal to install herself on the CEO remuneration committee (‘Dismissal danger grows for Kingston Council, The Times 4/3/2026). Council officers ultimately verified all of Law’s qualifications as legitimate, but she was not appointed to the CEO remuneration committee.
Other committees Law served on during her tenure included the Governance and Policy Committee, and the Access and Equity Committee. She was a vocal advocate for a solution to the Mordialloc Stabling Yard underpass closure during her time on council.
A by-election will be held to elect a new Melaleuca Ward councillor, with dates yet to be confirmed. In the interim, Kingston Council CEO Peter Bean said council will “work to ensure the Melaleuca community continues to be supported, and work with key agencies on next steps.”
“Following Cr Law’s resignation, council will put the appropriate arrangements in place to support the Melaleuca Ward with the mayor and deputy mayor available to support local residents,” Mr Bean said.
Kingston Council has directed Melaleuca Ward residents to contact the mayor or deputy mayor about local matters while the position is vacant.
First published in the Chelsea Mentone Mordialloc News – 8 April 2026