Panelists at the public forum with local candidates in organised with the Melton Council. Pictured are (left to right), Dr Joe Garra, The West Party candidate for Western Metropolitan Region; Matthew Katselis, One Nation candidate for Melton; Veronika Levchenkova, Greens candidate for Melton; David Ettershank MLC, Legalise Cannabis and current MLC for Western Metropolitan Region; and Broden Borg, Labor candidate for Melton, with cahorperson ABC News reporter Margaret Paul.

Metropolitan Transport Forum presented a community forum on transport issues in Melton and surrounding areas, hosted by Melton City Council.

Topics included the Melton Line, roads, proposed stations, active transport, buses and public transport more broadly.

The forum included a live audience Q&A.

ABC journalist Margaret Paul chaired the forum with Broden Borg, Labor candidate for Melton; David Ettershank MLC, Legalise Cannabis and current MLC for Western Metropolitan Region; Dr Joe Garra, The West Party candidate for Western Metropolitan Region; Matthew Katselis, One Nation candidate for Melton; and Veronika Levchenkova, Greens candidate for Melton.

Speakers outlined their plans for better transport in Melton and beyond, with equal time for each candidate.