Hi, I’m Cr Alex Makin
Your Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Montague Ward in the City of Port Phillip
On 11 November 2024, I was declared the elected Councillor for Montague Ward in the City of Port Phillip.
My role as a Councillor for the City of Port Phillip builds on my previous experience on Maroondah City Council, where I served as one of Victoria’s youngest politically independent Councillors from 2005 to 2012, and as Mayor for the 2009/2010 Council Year.
I have lived locally in Port Melbourne since 2013 and ran for Montague Ward to give our community a local and independent voice.
My Council colleagues elected me Mayor of the City of Port Phillip for the 2025/2026 Council Year. As Mayor, I represented the City of Port Phillip at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, and stepped up our advocacy for Fishermans Bend, securing new funding agreements and pedestrian improvements.
My colleagues then elected me Deputy Mayor for the 2026/2027 Council Year. As Deputy Mayor, I will focus on Fishermans Bend and Port Melbourne as we work with the State and Commonwealth Governments on implementation, while continuing our work on social cohesion.
My Blog provides regular updates on my activities as your elected Councillor for Montague Ward.
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About Montague Ward
Covering 4km and approximately 10,000 residents, Montague Ward is the largest of all Council Wards within the City of Port Phillip and incorporates Port Melbourne, Fishermans Bend, as well as parts of Albert Park, South Melbourne and Southbank.
Latest news from Alex
- Launching Fusion at Romulus FolioI joined the launch of Fusion, the latest exhibition at Romulus Folio, located on Gladstone Street within the Fishermans Bend Precinct. Fusion brings together handcrafted… Read more: Launching Fusion at Romulus Folio
- Acoustic camera call to put the brakes on hoonsHoon driving is a significant issue within our community disrupting amenity and sleep for many people across Port Phillip. At last night’s Council meeting we… Read more: Acoustic camera call to put the brakes on hoons
- Council Meeting: 4 March 2026Advocacy was a core focus for tonight’s Council Meeting, with Council calling on the State Government to act on measure to deter hooning, as well… Read more: Council Meeting: 4 March 2026
- 40 years of Linden New ArtLinden New Art is celebrating 40 years of art history and I had the pleasure of opening today’s exhibition. The exhibition reflecting on its connections… Read more: 40 years of Linden New Art
- Shabbat to ShareTonight I had the pleasure of joining the Caulfield Shule and my Mayoral colleague Cr Simone Zmood of Glen Eira City Council for Shabbat to… Read more: Shabbat to Share
- M9 Safer Communities RoundtableAs part of the M9 group of inner Melbourne Councils, we convened a community safety roundtable involving the Victorian Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush and… Read more: M9 Safer Communities Roundtable
- Victorian Local Government Forum on Antisemitism and Social CohesionThis morning I co-hosted the Victorian Local Government Forum on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion with Mayor Simone Zmood of Glen Eira Council The conversations from… Read more: Victorian Local Government Forum on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
- Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society: February 2026 MeetingTonight’s historical society meeting featured local historian David Radcliffe presenting his book Sandridge to Port: Goldfields to Graceville, covering his family history through two life… Read more: Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society: February 2026 Meeting