Thursday, 18 June 2026


Members statements

Geoffrey Dougall


Melissa HORNE

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Geoffrey Dougall

 Melissa HORNE (Williamstown – Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Health Infrastructure, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence) (14:49): On a sadder note, I would like to acknowledge the passing of a true champion of Williamstown’s maritime heritage, Geoffrey Dougall, who sadly passed away last week. Geoff dedicated decades of service to our community. He was an author, a publisher, a local councillor, founder of the Williamstown Maritime Association, a former site manager at Seaworks and a tireless advocate for preserving Williamstown’s rich maritime history. He was also the secretary of the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club and a member of the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria. He certainly made an extraordinary contribution to the life of our community in Williamstown. I will really miss my conversations with him, and I will not forget the absolute joy on Geoff’s face the day that we reopened Workshops Pier.