BOX HILL CANDIDATE FORUM
STATE ELECTION IN NOVEMBER
Description
Your vote counts – hear directly from Box Hill candidates
The decisions made at this election will shape the future of our local area and the rest of Victoria for years to come.
Join us and participating Box Hill candidates
We’ve asked each candidate to present their vision for the local area and environment, addressing the following:
· Sustainability, climate resilience and urban greening;
· Transitioning to renewable energy;
· Enhancing public and active transport;
· Enabling sustainable and affordable housing with supportive infrastructure;
· Community engagement regarding these issues and solutions.
There will then be ample time to ask the candidates questions about any election issues.
Go to https://events.humanitix.com/box-hill-candidates-forum for more information and booking.
Community Cafe events in 2026
Persian Flavours
Dinner at 6pm; speakers at 7.30pm
Community Climate Cafe is a friendly venue where people can chat with others in the community over a meal before hearing from experts in subjects that relate to the environment, ecosystems or climate matters. The only cost is for the meal or snack purchased from the restaurant.
The meetings take place on the first Monday of each month except when it is a public holiday.
More information: email or call for more information or call Sally on 0400 371 635
Monday 5th October
United Nations Climate Change Conference
COP 31 (United Nations Climate Change Conference) commences on 9th November. There is a pre-COP Conference beforehand commencing on 5th October in the Pacific Islands. Menzies for Climate has invited a Pacific Islander to talk to attendees at our Community Cafe about existing climate threats to their home and their community. Watch this space!
Monday 2nd November
Exposing Fossil Fuel Disinformation
Colin Long’s qualifications are too numerous to mention here. Briefly, he was elected Victorian secretary of the National Tertiary education Union. He then moved to the Victorian Trades Hall Council to create its first dedicated program on climate change and a just transition. He is currently at the forefront of the program Renew Australia for All which focuses on energy transition and also social inclusion.
With the State election coming up soon after his talk, Colin will focus on disinformation and right wing politics.
Blackburn Market Stalls
Menzies for Climate have our stall every month at the Blackburn Craft Market. It is run by the Rotary Club from 9am to 1pm on the second Saturday of every month.
Our focus at the Market is on sustainability and the environment. Come along and have a chat. We are happy to share ideas, and have information and items that help make a difference.
Local Community Events
Local community events are invaluable in bringing people together to share experiences; to get to know each other; and to learn about the social and physical environment they are a part of. Menzies for Climate appreciate these opportunities.
Current Campaigns
Menzies For Climate runs campaigns such as lobbying Senators and Members of Parliament and having rallies outside politicians’ ’s offices to draw attention to the issues relevant to our mission.
Meetings with Federal, State and local politicians
Menzies for Climate have had regular meetings with Menzies MP, Gabriel Ng. He has organised for Menzies for Climate and other local groups to meet MP Josh Wilson in his office. Josh Wilson is the MP for Fremantle WA and is the Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and for Emergency Management. ACF Eastern Rosellas, Parents for Climate, Asian Australians for Climate Solutions, Lighter Footprints Forest Group and Menzies for Climate heard about the actions and policies of this Government, expressed appreciation for work done, and hope for the implementation of future major reforms.