Ziggy the bagman

Who is Ziggy the bagman?

Zbygnew Marian Willzek or Ziggy the bagman as he is known, is a homeless man who can be found in the inner Brisbane suburb of Toowong. Ziggy objects to being labelled as "homeless" as he does not ask for food, money or clothing and actually enjoys his current living conditions, despite being without a home of his own and living in a public park. More recently he has gained much media attention, becoming a controversial issue in two consecutive local elections. He has become a sort of celebrity around the city, known to many as a kind man, and has occasionally been featured on news reports as a commentator on the various happenings in Brisbane. He is arguably a Brisbane icon and is so well known that he even attracts tourists.