Our policies

TEAM HAKIM  - RESIDENT INDEPENDENTS

For a Melbourne that’s welcoming, democratic and flourishing. Drawing on deep community relationships built over many years, the Team Hakim vision rests on three foundational pillars:

✅ Working with integrity
✅ Safety and affordability
✅ A flourishing economy
🗳️ A City of Melbourne that puts people before politics.

Stemming from these pillars are the following policies:

Homelessness policy

Melbourne has long been a city of opportunity and progress, yet the challenge of homelessness continues to grow, and today, Lord Mayoral candidate Jamal Hakim outlined a multi-faceted plan that will put...

Royal Park Policy

Royal Park is Melbourne’s most significant public park. It serves vital roles in supporting biodiversity, community leisure and social activity as well as holding tremendous heritage value. Yet despite all of its...

Regent Theatre Policy Pledge

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 Deputy Lord Mayor candidate Esther Anatolitis highlighting the importance...

Science and Technology Commitment

Melbourne Lord Mayoral candidate Jamal Hakim has unveiled a Science and Technology Commitment, in collaboration with the Royal Society of Victoria (RSV), that will position the city as a leader in evidence-based decision-making and public engagement with...

Future Postcode 3000 Policy

Melbourne’s future as a thriving arts and cultural hub is in serious jeopardy of collapsing, which is why Lord Mayor candidate Jamal Hakim has unveiled a new vision to protect the city’s unique character and creative vibrancy. ...

Economic Policy

Melbourne faces immediate and long-term economic challenges that require innovative solutions. The Experience Improvement Districts (XIDs) Policy offers a transformative approach to addressing these challenges, building on the globally successful Business Improvement...

Animal Action Plan

Lord Mayoral candidate for Melbourne, Jamal Hakim, has announced his vision to make Melbourne, Australia’s top family city - extending the definition of family to include the ever-growing number of family pets. And as Melbourne continues to witness an increasing...

Cleaning and Graffiti Policy

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"...

Active Transport and Congestion Busting Policy

Melbourne's population will double by 2041. Managing this population boom will require a council with a robust strategic plan.Team Hakim will: Conduct a comprehensive traffic & congestion review: To address the ongoing issue...

Multicultural and Youth Policy

In August, Jamal met with a group of about 20 leaders from Melbourne’s rich and diverse multicultural community at a roundtable to discuss the recommendations of the Australian Government’s ‘Towards fairness: A...

Family City Policy

Drawing on Melbourne’s diverse community, our Family Policy recognises the broad spectrum of modern family structures, including: Grandparents Same-sex couples Single parents Parents and children with disabilities Young and migrant families Men...

Working with Integrity

A Democratic Melbourne: As a current City of Melbourne Councillor and dedicated community leader, Jamal has consistently demonstrated his integrity and commitment to transparency and uplifting the voices of all in the...

Safety and Affordability

A Welcoming Melbourne: Care for one another always comes first. People representing over 140 cultural backgrounds speaking over 100 distinct languages and dialects call the City of Melbourne home. We are committed...

A Flourishing Economy

A Flourishing Melbourne: We're committed to fostering a city that's flourishing economically, artistically and environmentally for all generations to come. A thriving economy: Support small business initiatives and cultural enterprises to drive...