South Melbourne Market 

South Melbourne Market is owned and operated by the City of Port Phillip, and is managed by a Section 86 Committee of the Port Phillip Council under the Local Government Act.

South Melbourne Market Committee

The South Melbourne Market Committee has the responsibility of overseeing the Market on behalf of Council. The Committee meets on a bi-monthly basis and meetings are open to the public. The Committee comprises:

Three independent members:

  Jo Plummer (Chair)

  Andrew Danson

  Simon Talbot

Two Councillors:

  Cr Bernadene Voss

  Cr Marcus Pearl

There is also one non-voting senior officer of Council who attends these meetings:

  Kylie Bennetts

The independent members were all appointed following an open advertising and selection process from a large and highly qualified field of candidates. Each independent was required to demonstrate specific skills relevant to oversee the Market as well as a strong local association and a love of markets.

Formal documents relating to the Committee (agendas and minutes) can be found here.

The South Melbourne Market Charter can be found here.

Annual Report 2017-2018

The Annual Report 2017-18 for the Market has been adopted by Council.

Strategic Plan 2015-20 Summary

The South Melbourne Market Strategic Plan 2015-20 was endorsed by the City of Port Phillip on 9 February 2016.

Market Mix Policy and Five Year Market Mix Strategy

South Melbourne Market has cemented itself as a unique village experience seen nowhere else across Melbourne and Australia. It is an urban food forest full of quirky and playful characters and art.

This Market Mix Policy and Five Year Market Mix Strategy has been developed to ensure the Market stays relevant to the community and remains one of Melbourne’s favourite markets.

A wide range of research studies have been reviewed in the development of this Policy & Strategy which is summarised in this document for the community.