Team Kouta commits to return Melbourne back to its former glory as the most liveable city in the world once again. Our team of progressive business, community and local government leaders have a laser-focused plan to revitalise the city, get Melbourne moving again and supporting its residents who are doing it tough.

Addressing Melbourne’s cost-of-living and affordable housing crisis is Team Kouta’s top priority for the city of Melbourne. We plan to promote and support the development of affordable housing options, ensuring that more residents have access to safe and affordable homes. This focus on housing aims to alleviate pressures on low-income families and contribute to a more inclusive city. We will by reduce planning fees, freeze council rate increases for the next 2 years, and building 30,000 affordable homes for key essential workers in partnership with the State and Federal government to name but just a view policies. Read more on our official policy page.

Our team has the only serious plan to address the cost-of-living crisis for families and businesses, by reducing planning fees, freezing council rate increases for the next 2 years, and building 30,000 affordable homes for key essential workers in partnership with the State and Federal government. For all those entrepreneurs who want to build a business, we will offer 1,000 small businesses $5,000 grants for those who sign empty leases in the CBD to boost the local economy and fill up empty, unused city buildings.

In an effort to reinvigorate the city’s night life and inject capital into our local economy, Team Kouta will make parking free after 6:30 PM every day of the week. This initiative is intended to make the city more accessible in the evenings, encouraging people to visit local restaurants, bars, and new major sporting, cultural and art events. Melbourne’s entertainment sector is world-renowned, and Team Kouta will do everything in its capacity to support our entertainment scene and local events.

Team Kouta’s mission is to bring life back to Melbourne and its CBD post-pandemic. To draw people and office workers back, we have launched a “free coffee” campaign, encouraging workers to return. Additionally, we will extend the free tram zone, offer discounted public transport rates and fix the road, bike and tram lanes for ease of access. This is part of a larger effort to restore Melbourne’s vibrancy and supporting local businesses by creating a lively and bustling city atmosphere.

Recognizing the importance of addressing homelessness, Team Kouta is committed to increasing support services and providing more resources for the homeless community. Their plan includes expanding shelter availability and implementing long-term strategies to help individuals transition into permanent housing, with the goal of reducing homelessness across Melbourne.

Our campaign has come a long way, but there is still a lot of road ahead. If you too want to see Melbourne become the World’s Most Liveable City once again, please submit your details below and we will contact you soon!