Bilal El-Hayek
Profile
Bilal El-Hayek is an Australian politician serving as the Mayor of the City of Canterbury-Bankstown. Born in Lebanon, he immigrated to Australia at the age of 12 and later became involved in community advocacy and youth services, notably working as a youth coordinator at the Bankstown Police Citizens and Youth Club. First elected to the Canterbury-Bankstown Council in 2017, he served as Deputy Mayor before being elected Mayor in 2023 and subsequently re-elected in 2024. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on community engagement, mental health awareness, and domestic violence prevention, earning recognition for his commitment to local social services and harmony initiatives.
