Cr Alex Makin: Mayor and Councillor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Author: Alex Makin

  • JOY 94.9: January 2026

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    I was welcomed back to Saturday Magazine on JOY 94.9 discussing Pride March and what it means to our community by bringing people together and celebrating diversity. I also discussed St Kilda Festival and Council’s role in advocacy to the State Government so we can secure public transport improvements and funding required for our community…

  • Pride Shabbat 2026

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    This evening it was fantastic to join Temple Beth Israel for Pride Shabbat, a celebration of diversity and inclusion alongside fellow Mayor Simone Zmood of Glen Eira and State MPs Nina Taylor MP and David Southwick. The keynote speaker discussed her experiences navigating religion and being queer, sharing the challenging nature of both spaces throughout…

  • Pride Flag Raising Ceremony 2026

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    Today the City Of Port Phillip hosted the Midsumma Pride Flag Raising Ceremony celebrating our LGBTQIA+ communities and Pride March. Today’s flag raising ceremony is a reminder that the City of Port Phillip welcomes all people and celebrates our diversity. Entertainment was provided by the wonderful Jimi the Kween. We are Proudly Port Phillip and…

  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026: Bridging Generations

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    On behalf of the City of Port Phillip I joined the commemoration service at Melbourne Holocaust Museum for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The theme of Bridging Generations was reflected through Holocaust survivor Joe Szwarcberg sharing his testimony of surviving Buchenwald and the importance of future generations in carrying forward those memories. The panel session involved…

  • Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony 2026

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    Today w welcomed 150 New Australians at the City of Port Phillip Citizenship Ceremony. Fantastic to share the moment with my Council colleagues Deputy Mayor Bryan Mears (Lakeside Ward), Cr Heather Cunsolo (Port Melbourne Ward), Cr Libby Buckingham (Balaclava Ward), Cr Justin Halliday (Alma Ward) and Cr Beti Jay (South Melbourne Ward) Today’s ceremony brought…

  • National Day of Mourning

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    Today is a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack with the theme ‘Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance’ Flags across the City of Port Phillip Town Halls are being flown at half-mast and St Kilda Town Hall will be illuminated this evening. You can also participate…

  • 94th Anniversary Albert Jacka Commemoration

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    Albert Jacka VC, MC and Bar was renowned for his service during World War 1, was also synonymous with St Kilda through his dedication to supporting returned servicemen and addressing homelessness. I was invited to open today’s Albert Jacka commemoration service, reflecting on the values he helped instil as a St Kilda Councillor (1929 to…

  • Raoul Wallenberg Day 2026

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    I had the absolute pleasure of opening Raoul Wallenberg Day at St Kilda Town Hall where I was joined by Cr Libby Buckingham. Today’s address featured keynote speaker Erica Frydenberg AM PhD HONFAPS discussing Gratitude and Remembering through Raoul’s work protecting Jewish and Roma communities in Hungary during World War 2. Professor Vajda AO also…

  • January 2026 Victoria bushfires

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    This afternoon I wrote to Mayors of the bushfire affected Councils offering the assistance of the City Of Port Phillip as these councils continue supporting their communities. Many people across Port Phillip are also keen to offer support. Information on how to assist and other relevant content is available via: January 2026 Victoria bushfires –…

  • Annual Theophany Celebration of the Blessings of the Water

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    This afternoon I joined our Greek Orthodox community for the Annual Theophany Celebration of the Blessings of the Water, one of the most important blessings in the Orthodox Church. Over 2000 community members, many who can trace their journey in Australia through Port Melbourne, joined us at Princes Pier. Fantastic also to see several Bay…