Formal Objection to Planning Scheme Amendment C193mari | 30 October 2026 I have formally lodged an objection to the proposed rezoning of the former Footscray Hospital site at 160 Gordon Street, Footscray, under Planning Scheme Amendment C193mari. My objection is not against redevelopment. I recognise that this site presents an important opportunity to deliver housing,…

Transparency, Responsible Spending and Results Public money should deliver public value — and governments should explain what they promised, what they spent and what they achieved. Residents are regularly presented with funding announcements, project commitments and political claims. But an announcement is not the same as a completed project, and a budget allocation does not…

Growth That Works for Footscray Footscray needs infrastructure that meets real community needs, planning decisions that are properly scrutinised and development that delivers public value. Growth can bring jobs, homes, services and investment. But poorly planned development can also put pressure on transport, open space, roads, community facilities and existing neighbourhoods. The question should not…

Better Services, Public Spaces and Local Representation Footscray’s future should be shaped by the people who live here — including families, older residents, young people, local organisations and those whose voices are too often overlooked. A strong community needs accessible services, useful public spaces and opportunities for residents to influence decisions that affect their daily…

More Local Jobs, Stronger Businesses and New Investment Footscray should be a place where local businesses can grow, people can find opportunities and investment creates lasting benefits for the community. Small businesses, traders, workers and entrepreneurs contribute to Footscray’s character and economy. When businesses struggle or commercial areas lose activity, the effects reach beyond individual…

Safer Streets and Public Spaces People should be able to live, work, shop and travel around Footscray without feeling unsafe. Crime and persistent antisocial behaviour can affect residents, traders, workers and visitors. Even when incidents do not happen directly to someone, repeated problems in public places can undermine confidence in the whole neighbourhood. Footscray needs…

Practical Commitments for a Better Footscray Footscray deserves safer streets, stronger local businesses, better community facilities and a government that listens. As an independent candidate, I will focus on practical outcomes, responsible spending and making decision-makers answer for their promises. I cannot promise to solve every problem overnight. But I can commit to raising local…

Hi everyone, I’m Hai Dinh. I’ve lived in the Footscray area for a long time and studied computer technology at Victoria University in Footscray. This community is an important part of my life. I’ve decided to put my hand up as an independent candidate for Footscray in the 2026 Victorian state election because I believe…