Advocacy plays a crucial role in the work of City of Port Phillip, enabling Council to represent community needs, influence decision-making at the State and Federal Government levels, and collaborate with stakeholders to secure necessary funding, services, and policy changes. By advocating effectively, Council aims to address local issues and deliver improvements that enhance the quality of life for residents.
The upcoming Federal Election has presented an important opportunity for Council to engage with federal candidates in the electorate of Macnamara. Through these engagements, Council has outlined its advocacy priorities with the goal of fostering a community that is safer, more connected, and resilient. Council has taken steps to ensure that candidates are aware of critical projects within the City of Port Phillip that require Federal Government partnership.
These projects include a diverse range of initiatives across the municipality.
As we get closer to election day, we have seen a range of commitments from candidates that align with Council's vision for the community, including funding for:
ANAM at South Melbourne Town Hall (South Melbourne)
- CCTV treatments (5x activity centres)
The Port Phillip EcoCentre (St Kilda)
Adass Israel Synagogue (Ripponlea)
North Port Oval (Port Melbourne)
Elwood Park Pavillion (Elwood)
- + more
Council has tracked all local commitments made by candidates that align with its vision for the community. This information is accessible to residents through the Candidate Commitment Tracker, which provides a comprehensive summary of campaign pledges and promises for the 2025 Federal Election. The tracker serves as a valuable resource for the community to stay informed about how candidates plan to address local priorities.
Council acknowledges the vital contribution of various community groups, associations, trader groups, and strategic organisations in shaping and supporting advocacy campaigns. These groups play an essential role in highlighting the needs of the community and amplifying the council's advocacy efforts.
While City of Port Phillip remains neutral and does not endorse any political party or candidate, it remains committed to working with all elected representatives to achieve outcomes that benefit the local community. Council has emphasised that the primary focus is on delivering projects and initiatives that align with the priorities and needs of residents.
Advocacy remains a core function of Council's work, providing a platform to represent community interests and achieve meaningful outcomes in partnership with government and stakeholders.
