Hi, I’m Cr Alex Makin
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 time as an elected Councillor for the City of Port Phillip builds on my previous experiences on Maroondah City Counci, where I served as one of Victoria’s youngest politically independent Councillors during 2005 to 2012.

I have lived locally in Port Melbourne since 2013 and ran for Montague Ward to provide our community with a local and independent voice.

My Blog provides regular updates on my activities as your elected Councillor for Montague Ward.

I’m here to represent you, so please contact me on:

• 0431 778 761
• alex.makin@portphillip.vic.gov.au

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

• Council Meeting: 19 March 202519 March 2025
  Tonight’s Council meeting provided an update on Edwards Park, confirmation of improvement works at Sol Green Reserve, plus strengthening Council’s advocacy on urban planning and… Read more: Council Meeting: 19 March 2025
• Port Melbourne Football Club: 2025 Season Launch and Jumper Presentation17 March 2025
  Port Melbourne Football Club (the Borough), based at North Port Oval on Williamstown Road, is one of Australia’s oldest football clubs competing in the VFL,… Read more: Port Melbourne Football Club: 2025 Season Launch and Jumper Presentation
• Celebrating Women in Music at the Inaugural ROAR Fest9 March 2025
  The National Theatre located on Carlisle Street in St Kilda is a performing arts venue covering live music, theatre and many other performance styles. This… Read more: Celebrating Women in Music at the Inaugural ROAR Fest
• Opening the Port Phillip Mussel and Jazz Festival8 March 2025
  The Port Phillip Mussel and Jazz Festival has been a fixture of South Melbourne Market over the March long weekend for the past ten years.… Read more: Opening the Port Phillip Mussel and Jazz Festival
• Touring the Jewish Museum of Australia5 March 2025
  This afternoon Councillors continued their exploration of cultural facilities across the City of Port Phillip with a tour of the Jewish Museum of Australia (JMA)… Read more: Touring the Jewish Museum of Australia
• ABC News: Public Transport and Fishermans Bend4 March 2025
  This ABC News included an interview with me as the Ward Councillor for Montague Ward discussing the urgent need for public transport improvements and tram… Read more: ABC News: Public Transport and Fishermans Bend