State Election 2026 - Questions to Candidates

Since our last update the BCNA has sent questions to candidates standing for the District of Albert Park. We ask about their reasons for nominating, priorities for Albert Park and for Victoria, and then ask about support for new housing, the City of Port Phillip’s planning provisions, anti hooning measures, the Station Pier and the Waterfront Place precinct, Fishermans Bend, and Community Safety. Click/tap here for the specific questions we asked.

We have asked candidates to return their responses by 8th October. We will post them on this website soon after 8th October.

AGM Reminder - This Thursday

The BCNA’s AGM is being held this Thursday, 24th September at the Sandridge Community Centre (formerly the Trugo Club), 1 Tucker Avenue, Port Melbourne. Members are asked to arrive at 7 pm for a 7.15 pm start.

Our Guest Speaker is the Mayor, Councillor Alex Makin. Short reports will also be provided by Nina Taylor MP, State Member for Albert Park, and Councillor Heather Cunsolo.

This is an opportunity to hear about work on local issues and to ask questions. Members and non-members are welcome. Non-members will be able to join BCNA at the AGM.

Candidates’ Forum for State Election 2026

We’re pleased to share that, following our announcement of election activities, the BCNA and the Fishermans Bend Business Forum (FBBF) are working together to host a candidates’ forum for the District of Albert Park.

Venue: Sandridge Events Centre, Gate 3, 200/201 Ingles Street, Port Melbourne.

 

Date: Thursday 22 October

Time: 6:30 for 7pm start

We look forward to welcoming the following known candidates:

• Nina Taylor MP (ALP)
• Sonya Semmens (Greens)
• Georgie Dragwidge (Independent)
• Tammy Lindrum (One Nation)
• Colleen Bolger (Victorian Socialists)
• Andrew Cook (Liberals) 

Everyone in Port Melbourne is warmly invited to join us. We’ll share more details closer to the date and hope to see you there.

BCNA’s September Dinner

Members and friends came together for a wonderful evening at the BCNA dinner on 2nd September. Held at Marina Bay, 11 Waterfront Place, it was a lovely opportunity to catch up and enjoy each other’s company.

During the evening, President Tim Norman shared a brief update on key local matters, including hoon driving and the Waterfront Place Precinct.

If you haven’t joined us before, we’d be delighted to welcome you next time. It’s a relaxed and enjoyable way to meet neighbours, stay connected and be part of our community.