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Members Q&A with Jodie Belyea MP

The Committee hosted a Members Q&A and briefing with the Federal Member for Dunkley, Jodie Belyea, on Friday, 17 October in Langwarrin - answering questions from CFMP members across a range of policy areas.


Retail Roundtable with Zoe McKenzie and Chris Rodwell

Chris Rodwell, CEO of the Australian Retail Association, joined local MP Zoe McKenzie and Committee CEO Josh Sinclair to meet with retailers from the peninsula.


Plan for Victoria Briefing with Minister Sonya Kilkenny

Committee members were provided a briefing on Plan for Victoria by the Minister for Planning, the Hon. Sonya Kilkenny MP. 


Annual Leadership Award to recognise exemplary regional leadership

The Committee has launched an Annual Leadership Award which will recognise exemplary regional leadership across Frankston and Mornington Peninsula.


Benchmarking Report - Launch

The Committee will launch its Frankston / Mornington Peninsula Benchmarking Report ahead of the 2026 Victorian State Election.


Committee to host Victorian Treasurer for Business Briefing

The Committee will host the Victorian Treasurer, Jaclyn Symes MP, for a Members Briefing and Q&A in November. Details will be emailed out to members. This is a ticketed event.


Members Event with Jodie Belyea

CFMP Members are invited to join Jodie Belyea MP for a Members Q&A at McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery in Langwarrin.


CFMP hosts Japan Consul General at Peninsula Hot Springs

The Committee was honoured to host the Consul-General of Japan, Mr Furuya Tokuro, and guests at the Peninsula Hot Springs for a briefing on energy, sister-city partnerships, and business links between our region and Japan.


RPPFM Peninsula Talks - September 2025

Committee CEO Josh Sinclair joined Brendon Telfer on RPPFM Peninsula Talks this month to discuss the Committee's advocacy trip to Federal Parliament in Canberra alongside Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston City Council.


"Road and rail plans top Canberra agenda" - MP News

From Mornington Peninsula News Group: The federal government’s $50m commitment to upgrade Nepean Highway was front of mind when Frankston Council and Mornington Peninsula Shire sent their mayors to Canberra last week.


Members Q&A with Zoe McKenzie MP

CFMP hosted a Members Q&A with the Member for Flinders, Zoe McKenzie, in Mornington. 


Peninsula priorities on notice for Ministers, decision-makers in capital

The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula led a local delegation to Federal Parliament this week to advocate for support, funding and clarity around election commitments for our region.


Chisholm host skills Member Briefing

CFMP Members gathered at Chisholm Frankston to hear from Paul Edbrooke MP, Lee-Anne Fisher - the Deputy CEO of Victorian Skills Authority, and Chisholm's Conor Mullan to learn more about the demand for skills and training in our region.


CFMP Members Briefing and Q&A with Victorian Leader of the Opposition

The Committee will host the Victorian Leader of the Opposition, Brad Battin MP, on Friday, 30 January 2026. This event is strictly for members only. 


CFMP meets with Victorian Opposition Leader

CFMP CEO Josh Sinclair recently met with Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin, alongside the Member for Mornington Chris Crewther, to discuss the Committee's key advocacy goals ahead of next year's Victorian State Election.


Renewable Energy Terminal proposed for Hastings given Commonwealth tick

The Commonwealth Government has determined the proposed Renewable Energy Terminal at the Port of Hastings be a controlled action, allowing the environmental approvals process to now get underway.


Fred Harrison celebrates 50 years at Ritchies

The Committee hosted a breakfast celebration in Frankston for Ritchies CEO and Committee founder, Fred Harrison - acknowledging Fred's 50 years of service to Ritchies and the local community.


Village Glen joins the Committee

Village Glen has joined the Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula as a Diamond Member.


Peninsula University Hospital nears completion

The new $1.1 billion redeveloped Frankston Hospital will be renamed Peninsula University Hospital in recognition of the strong and collaborative partnership between Peninsula Health and Monash University. 


RPPFM Peninsula Talks - July 2025 (Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal Discussion)

Our CEO Josh Sinclair joined Brendon Telfer on RPPFM Peninsula Talks to discuss the Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula's submission to the public comment period of the EPBC Act for the proposed renewable energy terminal in Hastings, our call for a 'controlled action', and why the Port of Hastings is the only Port in Victoria capable of wind turbine assembly.


Committee makes comment on EPBC referral of VRET

The Committee has made a submission as part of the public comment period for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal project proposed for the Port of Hastings.


DAMA Briefing with Macpherson Kelley

CFMP Members were provided a briefing from Macpherson Kelley and the Dept. of Home Affairs on what a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) would mean for the Mornington Peninsula Shire.


CFMP's 2025 Student Voice Forum

Student leaders from the region joined politicians and business leaders for the Committee's inaugural Student Voice Forum.


RPPFM Peninsula Talks - June (Rosebud Hospital)

Committee CEO Josh Sinclair joined Brendon Telfer on RPPFM Peninsula Talks to discuss the critical need for a redevelopment of Rosebud Hospital.


Industry Roundtable with Jess Wilson & Sam Groth

CFMP Members joined the Deputy Liberal Leader and Member for Nepean, Sam Groth, and the Shadow Minister for Education and Economic Growth, Jess Wilson, for a roundtable discussion at The National in Cape Schanck.


The mysterious case of Rosebud Hospital

For a government that regularly touts its proud history and credentials in healthcare and hospital funding across Victoria, the proposed staged redevelopment of Rosebud Hospital has fallen on deaf ears.


The Revitalisation of Rosebud's Broadway Theatre

CFMP members and friends of the Committee were provided a briefing on the progress of the revitalisation of The Broadway Theatre in Rosebud.


CFMP Annual General Meeting & End of Year Members Event

Join CFMP Members for our 2025 Annual General Meeting and End of Year Members Function.


Victorian Budget 2025-2026

The Committee's statement on the Victorian Budget 2025-2026.


Statement on 2025 Federal Election

The Committee congratulates Jodie Belyea and Zoe McKenzie on their successful re-election as the Members for Dunkley and Flinders.