Community Election Forum - Hastings (In person)

Next date: Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM

Mornington Peninsula Shire is inviting the community to attend a Free Community Election Forum in Hastings ahead of the 2026 Victorian State Election.

The forum is an opportunity to hear directly from Hastings electorate candidates about their priorities and vision for the electorate, and the issues that matter to our community.

The forum will include candidate opening statements, moderated discussion and questions submitted by the community.

You can attend in person or watch the livestream. If you have a question for the candidates, you can submit it when registering through Eventbrite.

The Panel

Paul Mercurio - Labor

Frank Schiefler - Liberal

Isaac Willoughby - Greens

Chloe Coulson - Animal Justice Party

Additional candidates will be added as attendance is confirmed.

Moderator: Simon Love, Mornington Peninsula Shire Government and Stakeholder Relations Lead.

Submit a question

All attendees have the opportunity to submit a question when registering.

Your questions will help guide the discussion and ensure candidates address important community topics.

Please submit questions in advance through Eventbrite.

Candidates will be available to speak informally with community members following the formal forum.

Shout Out for the Peninsula

This Victorian State Election, Mornington Peninsula Shire is calling on political parties and candidates to back the projects and investment that will deliver lasting benefits for our community.

Through our Shout Out for the Peninsula campaign, we're advocating for the issues and projects our community has told us matter most.

Add your voice and help us Shout Out for the Peninsula.

mornpen.vic.gov.au/shoutout

When

Location

Toscano Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar, 126 Marine Pde, Hastings, 3915, View Map