Melissa Goffin
Independent candidate for Mornington District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
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- On the ballot as
- GOFFIN, Melissa
- Ballot position
- 6
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 6 others
- Donations to them
- $53,260
- Donations to their party
- No party
Mornington in violet, within the Eastern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Mornington District as an independent.
No earlier candidacy found. Covers Victorian state elections since 2022 (with by-elections) and federal elections in Victoria in 2022 and 2025, matched on name and party or electorate. A filled marker means elected. Council elections aren't included yet.
In their own words
Melissa Goffin transitioned to business ownership after a decade in public teaching, during which she served as President of the Victorian Teacher’s Association. She is the Managing Director of Red Gum BBQ, Chair of Women in Business Mornington Peninsula & Frankston, and a Founder and Organiser of the Women's March on Melbourne.
An excerpt, word for word, from Their campaign website, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.
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What they're campaigning on
Quoted word for word from Their campaign website and goffinformorno.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “As a local business owner and community advocate, I know our community deserves its fair share of government investment.”
- “I will stand up for greater transparency, challenge political self-interest and put the needs of Mornington residents ahead of party politics.”
- “I'll fight for practical solutions that ease cost-of-living pressures and help families, workers and older residents get ahead.”
- “I’ll champion our small businesses, support local employment and help create a strong, resilient economy where our community can prosper.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
Not mentioned in what we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
Not mentioned in what we read.
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
- Website10 Nov 2026“I'll fight for practical solutions that ease cost-of-living pressures and help families, workers and older residents get ahead.”goffinformorno.com.au
Health
Not mentioned in what we read.
Also mentions
Education
- Website10 Nov 2026“She'll fight for better school facilities, stronger student support and the investment our local schools need to give every child the best possible start.”goffinformorno.com.au
Integrity
- Website10 Nov 2026“I will stand up for greater transparency, challenge political self-interest and put the needs of Mornington residents ahead of party politics.”goffinformorno.com.au
Everyone standing in Mornington District
- BROWNLIE, Gene Victorian Socialists
- MACDONALD, Kerry Australian Labor Party
- CREWTHER, Chris Liberal
- BEARDS, Ashli One Nation Victoria
- TITCHER, Kai The Greens
- GOFFIN, Melissa Independent
- MAHER, Adrian Independent
In ballot order.