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Council Post Quietly Reworded as Mayor Responds to Backlash

Social media post about council meeting registration.

Mornington Peninsula Shire has revised its Council meeting attendance post after public backlash. Mayor Anthony Marsh says he had no involvement in the decision. Protests are expected to continue at the 17 June council meeting.

STPL News
13/06/2025
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Politics

New Rules for Attending Council Meetings Spark Community Backlash

Council meeting room with chairs and screens.

Mornington Peninsula Shire now requires online registration to attend council meetings. The 'out of the blue' facebook post has generated further criticism from residents who see this as another attempt to silence debate and shut down free speech by the council.