"Meet the Candidates" Seat of Williamstown, Victorian State Election 2026

The state election is on Saturday 28 November. Before you vote, come and hear directly from the people asking for your support.

Every candidate for the seat of Williamstown has been invited to this community forum to answer questions from residents, face to face. Bring your questions on the issues that matter to you, including where each candidate stands on the 240MW data centre proposed beside homes and a kindergarten in Simcock Avenue, Spotswood.

INVITED CANDIDATES

Catherine Loughnan, One Nation

Ben Hocking, Greens

Paul Lindemann, Liberal

Tony Briffa, Independent

Gill Gannon, The West Party

Melissa Horne, Labor

Oskar Martin, Victorian Socialists

ON THE DAY

Doors open at 12pm. Come in early, grab a seat and have a chat before things get under way.

The event starts at 1pm sharp.

Stick around afterwards for drinks and a chat with like-minded locals.

WHERE

Newport Bowls Club, 4 Market St, Newport VIC 3015

REGISTRATION

Please register so we know how many people to expect. We only ask for your first name, last name and email, and your details will only be used for this event.

IMPORTANT
Respectful questions only. Abuse or harassment of candidates, volunteers or attendees will not be tolerated, and anyone disrupting the event will be asked to leave.