Interview with Cr Chris Miles – Box Forest Ward, Merri-bek City Council

From tradie to councillor, Cr Chris Miles opens up about activism, grief, and finding purpose in public service.

In this episode of Bridged By Words, I sit down with Cr Chris Miles, Councillor for Box Forest Ward in Merri-bek City Council. From his beginnings as a tradie and vegan to his journey through grief, activism, and local politics, Chris shares a deeply personal and refreshingly candid account of what drives him.

We explore his transition from the Animal Justice Party to Labor, his experiences running in state and federal elections, and what it truly means to serve on council.

Tune in for a powerful conversation about compassion, resilience, identity, and the real work behind community advocacy.