HON MARK DREYFUS KC MP
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR ISAACS
ATTORNEY-GENERAL
HON JULIAN HILL MP
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BRUCE
ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR CITIZENSHIP AND
MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
CASSANDRA FERNANDO MP
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR HOLT
Making Melbourne's new Ramadan Night market permanent
A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will make Melbourne’s highly successful Ramadan Night Market permanent, investing $225,000 across three years to ensure an expanded night market can continue annually.
The Ramadan Night Market was held for the first time in Dandenong’s Thomas St in 2025, attracting up to 50,000 visitors each night from across Melbourne for a festival of food trucks, activities and cultural entertainment.
With visitors ranging across all ages and cultural backgrounds, the Ramadan Night Market has been highly successful in bringing all members of the community together, creating cross-cultural dialogue and promoting understanding.
A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will commit $75,000 each year across three years to assist with the costs of the market’s operation and security, ensuring the event can continue annually.
Consistent with past practice, election commitments will be delivered in line with Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles.
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Isaacs, Hon. Mark Dreyfus KC MP:
“The inaugural, community-run Dandenong Ramadan Night Market has been a spectacular success.
“The markets have brought people together from across Melbourne to share food, and joy at this special time for the Muslim community.
“The Ramadan Night Market has cemented Dandenong’s place as Australia’s most wonderfully diverse community. With the support we are announcing today the Market is sure to become one of Melbourne’s greatest annual events.”
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Bruce, Hon. Julian Hill MP:
“The Ramadan Night Market has taken south-east Melbourne by storm! It’s been the most amazing atmosphere, bringing Muslim and non-Muslim Australians together. People from all walks of life break the fast and connect in a vibrant, family-friendly environment.
“A re-elected Labor government will ensure the festival can safely grow and continue on an annual basis, recognising the incredible impact the markets have already had in fostering community connections and wider cultural understanding.”
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Holt, Cassandra Fernando MP:
“The Ramadan Night Market has brought a vibrant buzz to South-East Melbourne, particularly in Dandenong! The lively atmosphere has been a fantastic display of unity, bringing together Australians of all faiths. It’s been heartwarming to witness people from all walks of life gathering to break their fast and celebrate in a welcoming, family-friendly environment.”
WEDNESDAY, 2 APRIL 2025
