Media releases

While the City of Melbourne’s streets remain notoriously challenging, Lord Mayoral candidate Jamal Hakim has announced a comprehensive Active Transport Policy, that will transform Melbourne’s streets into safer, efficient, and sustainable spaces for residents,...

Under a Hakim Lord Mayorship, Melbourne will undergo a transformational aesthetic shift, with graffiti management and safety being two major focal points of Hakim’s plan.  Today, Hakim unveiled his "Cleaner, Safer Melbourne" policy, outlining...

Today Lord Mayor candidate Jamal Hakim announced the addition of three new candidates to his team: renowned architect Michael Smith, global equities expert Lawrence Lam, and multicultural leader Judy Gao.

Lord Mayor candidate Jamal Hakim today launched a transformative Families Announcement designed to position Melbourne as the most inclusive, family-friendly city in the world.  

A large crowd gathered in Melbourne today for a rally to oppose the potential sale of the iconic Regent Theatre. The rally, featuring several Lord Mayor candidates, presented Lord Mayor candidate Jamal Hakim and...

As a candidate for Lord Mayor of Melbourne, I am deeply disturbed by the decision to host an arms exhibition at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre this week. This event, which showcases weaponry designed to...

Jamal Hakim has today radically reset the City of Melbourne’s multicultural agenda with four impactful announcements of national significance.  

Melbourne Lord Mayoral candidate Jamal Hakim today reaffirmed his commitment to Melbourne's arts and cultural heritage by ratifying the City of Melbourne’s existing position ensuring the Regent Theatre remains a key asset in the...

Lord Mayor candidate Jamal Hakim announced today that long term resident and leading Australian businesswoman Esther Anatolitis will be his running mate for Melbourne Town Hall in the October election.

Melbourne’s much embattled Docklands continues to be used as a dumping ground by the state government for development that lacks vision or foresight about the area's future.