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Melissa Goffin, independent candidate for Mornington
Photo: Women in Business Mornington Peninsula and Frankston

Mornington district

Melissa Goffin

Independent

Current candidate statusAnnounced candidate
Official 2026 nominationNominations not yet closed

Last verified: 28 September 2026

Candidate profile

Biography

Melissa Goffin is an independent candidate for Mornington endorsed by Independents for Mornington Peninsula. She is the founder and owner of Red Gum BBQ and Southern Family Foods, and co-founder and chair of Women in Business Mornington Peninsula and Frankston. Before establishing her businesses, she worked as a high school teacher.

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Candidate information

Priorities and platform

Her public candidate material identifies cost-of-living pressures, small-business conditions, local services, infrastructure, government accountability and independent representation for Mornington as priorities.

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STPL News questionnaire

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External information

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