This Week In The Market – 5 September

Nobody deserves to come to work in an environment where they are subject to violent or aggressive behaviour.

As a community, we all expect each other to act reasonably and responsibly, treating others with the same respect we would give our family and friends.

Shoving, threatening, punching, making intimidating statements, damaging a person’s produce, or using equipment like a forklift to intimidate others, are all acts of violence. The competitive nature of the market environment is not an excuse to behave in an anti-social fashion, and any violent or threatening behaviour is unacceptable.

We all want a Melbourne Market we are proud of, an environment where we would be proud for our sons, daughters, partners, and parents to be involved.

When at work, ask yourself, would my family be proud to see me now?

Have you been the victim of violent behaviour in the market?
If you would like to seek support, confidentially discuss or report an issue relating to racism, sexism, violence, bullying or harassment in the Melbourne Market, please email strongertogether@melbournemarket.com.au or call 0448 413 098.

Please visit the Stronger Together website for further information and support.

The joint Market Advisory Committee meeting has been moved from Thursday, 7 September to Tuesday, 12 September. In the lead-up to this meeting, you can ask your advisory committee members to raise questions or ideas with the MMA.

Advisory committees work with the Melbourne Market Authority to advise on Market operations and the fresh produce industry matters. Committee members are a great source of information and advice for Market users. To find out who the members of the advisory committees are, please visit the MMA website.

Congratulations to Giovanni Tripodi for being recognised by the City of Melbourne and receiving the 40-plus years Lord Mayor’s Small Business Achievement Award. The award recognises small businesses that have operated continuously within the City of Melbourne for at least 40 years.Giovanni’s business, Queen’s Harvest, was officially opened in 2018, but the business’s connection with Queen Victoria Markets is built on a family history that runs far deeper. After arriving in Melbourne from Calabria, Italy, more than 60 years ago, Giovanni Tripodi’s parents began selling fruit at Stall 26 in the A Shed, and to this day, it’s not uncommon to find three generations of the Tripodi family behind the counter.

Giovanni’s children Natalie and Antonio accepted the award on Giovanni’s behalf while he was away enjoying a hard-earned break!

Images courtesy of the City of Melbourne. 

Children in the Market will be celebrating the AFL Grand Final week these upcoming school holidays, on Tuesday, 26 and Wednesday, 27 September. As well as footy-themed activities and cheer, DEBRA Australia will be on-site, selling raffle tickets and raising money for the upcoming Melbourne Market Golf Day.

Please ensure all children are pre-registered, with the completed form returned to Customer Service before the event*. Please keep in mind recent vehicle upgrades and ensure you and your guests wear seatbelts when riding in electric buggies.

*Please note: All submitted forms will be automatically approved unless you are notified otherwise.