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Cr Eddie Dogramaci has long been a prominent — and at times, polarising — figure in the Hawkesbury. Known for his no-nonsense style, outspoken advocacy, and self-styled watchdog role within Council, he now finds himself at the centre of serious legal proceedings, with charges that could cast a long shadow over his political future.
On July 1, 2025, NSW Police issued Cr Dogramaci with a Court Attendance Notice relating to allegations of fraud involving a council expense claim. He is scheduled to appear in Windsor Local Court on August 14, facing two charges under the Crimes Act: dishonestly obtaining a financial advantage by deception and making a false document to obtain a financial advantage.
The Allegations
The charges stem from a $4,109 ICT reimbursement claim Cr Dogramaci submitted to Hawkesbury City Council in January this year. The claim included items such as a MacBook, iPhone, printer, and iPad. According to police, the supporting invoice came from “Mic IT” — a business not recognised by Council and later found to be owned by Cr Dogramaci’s son.
After Council requested further evidence of payment, Dogramaci provided a redacted one-page bank statement that investigators allege does not support the original claim. Furthermore, police inquiries with Commonwealth Bank and payment platform Square Up found no record of the purported transaction.
Investigators will say in court that the trail of evidence indicates a circular transfer of funds between Cr Dogramaci and his son, rather than a genuine purchase. The charges are yet to be tested in court, and Cr Dogramaci, through his lawyers, has declined to comment or participate in a police interview.
Should a conviction be recorded, police will seek an order requiring fingerprinting and photographing under NSW law enforcement procedures.
A Councillor with a record of controversy
Cr Dogramaci’s legal woes follow a series of headline-making moments in his public life. In 2023, he was formally censured by Council for using his official business card on campaign material and distributing leaflets critical of the Council’s handling of a major sewer infrastructure failure.
The censure, which followed an expensive code of conduct investigation, did little to silence Dogramaci — who maintained he was raising legitimate concerns about transparency and fiscal oversight. That defiance, coupled with his direct style, has earned him both admiration and criticism from colleagues and constituents alike.
Political background
Eddie Dogramaci was first elected to Hawkesbury City Council in 2021 and re-elected in 2024. He represents the Small Business Party (SBP), a minor political party with a focus on cutting red tape, reducing rates, and improving infrastructure.
Known for his emphasis on local economic development and “fixing the roads,” Cr Dogramaci has also run for state parliament multiple times, including in 2019 as an independent and again in 2023 under the SBP banner. He has campaigned on promises to employ locals, lower rates, and improve Council transparency — often positioning himself as a voice for the average resident and a check on the Council administration.
His background as a longstanding small business owner in the Hawkesbury underpins his political identity. In fact, sources now list him as the current leader of the Small Business Party in NSW, following founder Angela Vithoulkas.
What happens next?
As the legal process unfolds, the implications for Cr Dogramaci’s role on Council — and his political future — remain uncertain. While the presumption of innocence applies, the seriousness of the charges and the potential breach of public trust are already drawing strong reactions in the community.
For now, Eddie Dogramaci continues to serve on Hawkesbury City Council. But with his court date approaching and the spotlight intensifying, questions about accountability, transparency, and integrity in local government are once again front and centre in the Hawkesbury.
The Gazette will continue to follow this developing story.
