P e r s o n a l i t y : G a i l D e m a n u e l e

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In 2020, she also graduated with a Master's in Knowledge-based Entrepreneurship at the University of Malta, as trade has always been an area of interest Gail Demanuele has first-hand experience in Malta's local councils. She contested for the first time for the local Council's elections on 25 May 2019 with the Malta Labour Party and got elected as Deputy Mayor of Floriana However, on 30 July 2021, she had to resign after accepting the position of Deputy High Commissioner of Malta in Canberra within the

Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade

During her time on Council, it was hard to maintain face-to-face communication with the people of Floriana due to COVID-19, but she tried to keep close to the community in any way she could.

"I was happy when I got elected as the Deputy Mayor of Floriana, as I love my home town and was glad to have the possibility to be more connected to the community. I was also delighted to have worked on the projects and initiatives together with my colleagues at the

Local Council to make Floriana better I do miss being home at times " , said Ms Demanuele

When asked about her significant change living in the capital city, Ms Demanuele said, "Canberra is a tranquil city, and sometimes it makes you feel lonely. But I am also getting used to it and the healthy lifestyle If I had the opportunity to choose where to live in Australia, I would have preferred to live in a warmer climate, such as Queensland or the NSW coast. On the other hand, Sydney is very close, and every time we have the time to travel, we drive to different towns and cities

"Australia is beautiful, and so many things to appreciate When people ask me whether I like Australia, I always recommend the country, as there are many opportunities and marvellous places to visit That is a typical question during our consular appointments, and we always share experiences and tips about Malta and Australia."

Ms Demanuele's partner, Ms Nagela Fernandes Maciel, has accompanied Gail during her posting at the High Commission and has been very supportive and understanding

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