Vote 1 Justin Halliday

A fair go for Alma Ward

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Local KNOWLEDGE
Local ACTION
Local RESULTS

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New vision for Alma Ward

As a long-term resident of St Kilda East, I’ll bring fresh energy and progressive ideas to the Port Phillip Council.

Ensure Alma Ward gets our fair share of Council funding
Increase affordable housing supply across Port Phillip
Invigorate Carlisle St shopping centre with new precinct plan
Accelerate tree planting and deliver new parks in under-served areas
Invest in safe walking and cycling routes across Port Phillip
Act on climate change to reduce emissions and mitigate impacts
Improve community safety and rebuild social cohesion
Invest in community childcare, aged care, and libraries
Revitalise our local precincts with community-led projects
Reduce cost of living pressures with focus on value-driven projects
Bring renewed integrity, transparency, and trust to Council

St Kilda East and Balaclava have been overlooked by the Council. As they invest millions in projects elsewhere, our community misses out.

St Kilda East faces challenges with high population density and limited green spaces compared to other parts of Port Phillip. Our local parks, streets, and businesses struggle, yet the Council directs funds away from us.

It’s time for a representative on the Council who will advocate for our neighbourhood. We need improved parks, thriving shops, and better services in Alma Ward.

I’ll be a strong advocate for St Kilda East, ensuring our needs are addressed and our voices heard. And as a progressive community candidate, I’ll prioritize accountability to the residents of Alma Ward and Port Phillip, rather than party political allegiance.

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Voting Guide

Endorsements from our Community

Alma Ward has been neglected for too long. Justin has the experience, the plan and the passion to turn this around. He is a genuine progressive, grassroots independent putting the community first and he deserves your support.
Tim Costello AOFormer St Kilda Mayor and Community Leader
I’ve worked closely with Justin and seen his dedication to PECAN’s goals. Justin’s thoughtful approach to equitable climate action, greening, and open space has strengthened Port Phillip’s climate action plan, secured new and expanded parks for St Kilda East and Balaclava, and resulted in strong tree-planting targets. In all his work locally, Justin works thoughtfully and skillfully with a wide range of stakeholders. He passionately advocates for fairness and equity, properly resourced and well-delivered council services, and support for a thriving Port Phillip for all residents.
Deb SykesPort Phillip Emergency Climate Action Network
As the founder of Friends of Alma Park, I’ve seen first-hand Justin’s love, appreciation, and vision for Alma Park. Justin will be a passionate advocate for our beautiful park on Council, supporting the families, walkers, runners, dogs, cyclists, sports people, and gardeners who make Alma Park the hub of our community.
Andrew FosterFounder, Friends of Alma Park
Justin believes in action. I’ve worked alongside him and seen his passion, commitment and care to improve community safety, nurture our parks and trees and take real climate action across St Kilda East and Balaclava.
Gillian UptonBalaclava Community Leader
I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Justin on the Green Line local environmental initiative. He communicates with clarity and conviction, driving impactful outcomes for our communities. His ability to connect with people, infectious positivity, commitment, energy, and thoughtful approach makes him a great candidate for councillor in Port Phillip.
Mark WallaceGreen Line Alliance
Action not words! I know that Justin has a long track record of working for Alma residents. His action plan to revitalise Carlisle Street and to deliver more open space, better transport choices and improved community safety, is a great solution. He will be a strong advocate for our community.
Freda ErlichFormer Alma Ward Councillor
Justin has extensive knowledge of how Council works. He understands the budget process, the delivery of services for childcare and libraries, the internal operations of Council, and the challenges and needs of his local community. This knowledge will allow Justin to hit the ground running as a councillor to deliver for the residents of Alma Ward and the whole of Port Phillip.
Frank O’ConnorFormer Port Phillip Mayor
Justin’s work on the Green Line project and Port Phillip Council’s Urban Forest Strategy and Public Space Strategy demonstrates his grasp of the significant health, well-being, biodiversity and cooling benefits of our parks and trees. His ability to bring together community members and advocate effectively to the Council has delivered new local parks, strong targets for tree canopy, and embedding biodiversity in the Council’s planting plans.
Kerry GoreAustralian Treenet Community Leadership Award 2021
We’ve spent the last four years fighting for community childcare in Port Phillip. We welcome Justin’s commitment to rebuilding our childcare centres and delivering high-quality council and community childcare, especially in St Kilda East and Balaclava.
Louise Hird and Claire ByrneCommunity Childcare Leaders
I am proud to endorse Justin for Council. Carissa and Justin are deeply committed to fostering with our agency, and they are reliable, dependable and trustworthy. Their work supporting vulnerable children and families showcases their dedication to our community.
Kate SullivanMackillop Family Services
As the recent CEO of the Port Phillip Community Group (PPCG) and former Councillor, City of Port Phillip, I am very pleased to support Justin Halliday as the Councillor for Alma Ward. Justin is a long term resident of Alma Ward with an understanding of the many challenges facing Alma Ward. Justin is committed to fair and equitable access to all of our city’s services and resources that embrace diversity, celebrate difference, encourage participation and ensure Port Phillip continues to be a great place to live, work in and enjoy. His knowledge, passion, energy and community involvement ensure that Justin will be a hard working, inclusive and accountable Councillor, and will deliver for the residents of Alma Ward and the whole of Port Phillip.
Karen SaitFormer Port Phillip Councillor and Community Leader
As a Councillor for the Alma Ward area in the former City of St Kilda, I’m delighted to endorse Justin Halliday as a candidate for Alma Ward. Justin’s understanding of the challenges facing our city equips him to represent our community as a councillor. He is in it for the long haul and will be a strong and responsive champion for Alma Ward.
Les RosenblattFormer St Kilda Councillor
Justin has been a massive contributor to the effort to secure equitable, sustainable transport for Port Phillip. He’s worked to give residents the option to ride, walk, or scoot to work, to school, or to the shops, and understands that meeting the climate challenge can mean cleaner air, healthier people, and happier children.
Julie ClutterbuckPort Phillip Community Leader
Justin has an exceptional ability to listen, analyse, and find solutions. He talks to people to understand the challenges our multicultural community faces. I strongly encourage everyone to support Justin in this election as an independent candidate. His
independent voice, experience and passion will be an invaluable asset to our community.
Tanvi MorFormer Chair, City of Port Phillip Multicultural Advisory Committee

Pledges and Commitments

PECAN Climate Pledge

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Streets People Love

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Rainbow Pledge

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Housing Pledge

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Representing our Community

Over the years I’ve represented the St Kilda East community in engagement with Council and state and Commonwealth governments across the political spectrum.

LOCAL Achievements
Justin Halliday representing PECAN in meeting with Energy Minister Chris Bowen
Justin hosting the Urban Heat or Cool Green Urban Forest Strategy forum
Justin and Danny from Snap Send Solve at Alexandra St
Justin representing local residents with Councillors
Progressive Port Phillip launch event
Justin running The Adaptation Game for Port Phillip residents

Campaign Updates

Justin Halliday and Dick Gross join Marcus Pearl to discuss Alma Ward.
Right at the end of the campaign, here’s my vision for Alma Ward, what our community wants from Council.
Letterboxing my final flyer (with how-to-vote guidance) on a torrential day in Alma Ward.
Hear local urban designers, community, traders, and Council candidates to discuss the issues and solutions to revitalise Carlisle St.
I’ve just finished doorknocking all of Alma Ward… What do I do next?
My work has secured two new parks and an expanded park in Alma Ward, and there’s more to come!
I go through my top four priorities for Alma Ward, including fair Council investment, new parks and greening, Carlisle St, and affordable housing.
The proliferation of AirBNBs in Port Phillip is forcing up rents; it’s time to put limits of short-stay accommodation.
I cover the ballot draw for Alma Ward, with Dick Gross first, Justin Halliday second, Josie Foster third, Jill Horman fourth, and Brendan last.
Learn how sea level rise, storm surge, and riverine flooding will impact our coastal suburbs in Port Phillip.
Representing our neighbourhood on Channel 9’s Today Show to discuss the dumped vehicles next to St Kilda Cemetery.
Representing our neighbourhood on Channel 7 news to discuss the dumped vehicles next to St Kilda Cemetery.
Discussing Council’s unfair capital investment process, which short-changes Alma Ward residents.

Upcoming Events

Previous Events

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Local Climate Action Now!

2:30pm, 25 August 2024
Join us to discuss the impacts of climate change on Port Phillip in this Local Climate Action event.
I’m speaking about the impacts of flooding and accelerating sea level rise here in Port Phillip. The event’s other speakers will cover electrification, greening and open space, and emissions reduction.

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PECAN Meet the Candidates!

4pm, 4 August 2024
I’m joining other climate-friendly Port Phillip election candidates at this social event.
Come along to meet and hear from each of the candidates from each of Port Phillip’s 9 wards.

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Urban Heat or Cool Green: Port Phillip Urban Forest forum

6:30pm, 19 March 2024
Dive into the science and practical considerations for Port Phillip’s draft Urban Forest Strategy, and how we might reach 30% canopy cover by 2040, as set by other cities.

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Progressive Port Phillip 2024 Campaign Launch

6:00pm, 26 March 2024
Join Progressive Port Phillip ahead of the 2024 Council Election Campaign with the launch of a Policy Platform to unite candidates for progressive change in October.

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Your Questions…

I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we live; the Bunurong and Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation. The people of the Yalukit-willam clan were the first custodians of the unceded lands that now comprise the City of Port Phillip.