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Extraordinary Election 2026 Palmyra | Melville | Willagee

Meet the Candidates

Learn more about the candidates standing for the Palmyra–Melville–Willagee Ward Councillor position in the 2026 City of Melville Local Government Extraordinary Election.


If you have any questions about a candidate’s nomination, you are encouraged to contact them directly.


  1. Justin McMillan
  2. Drayton Morley
  3. Michael McGoldrick
  4. Peter Best
  5. Stephen Parkinson

The Extraordinary Election

The City conducts local government elections using postal voting. Voting packages will be mailed to all eligible electors on the local government electoral roll.


Each package includes:

  • A list of candidates
  • Your ballot paper
  • Instructions on how to complete your vote
  • A declaration form
  • A reply-paid envelope for returning your ballot

Local government elections use Optional Preferential Voting (OPV). You can choose to number as many or as few candidates as you wish, in order of preference.


Completed ballot papers must be received by the Returning Officer no later than 6.00pm on polling day to be counted.

Find Out about the election
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Geo Thompson Park – Community Catch Up

In this video, I’m down at Geo Thompson Park meeting with local residents to chat about how the park is used and what matters most to them. From playgrounds to pathways and green spaces, these conversations are what help shape the future of our community parks. It’s always great to get out on the ground, listen, and see firsthand what people love about their neighbourhood.

Pally Patch

I visited the Pally Patch at Palmyra Primary School during the Sunday farmers market. What a beautiful space it is - alive with colour, learning and connection.

The Patch is more than a garden. It’s where seasons are marked in seedlings and soil, where First Nations knowledge of land and cycles inspires us to see deeper and where families come together to nurture both plants and people.

From composting and caring for Country, to teaching kids about sustainability and sharing food, the Pally Patch is a small place with a big story.

I’d love to hear what inspires you in our local gardens and green spaces.

Copyright © 2026 Karen Wheatland for Melville Council - All Rights Reserved. 

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