NEWS & MEDIA
Voter Insights Forum with Redbridge's Kos Samaras
The Committee hosted a Voter Insights Forum with Australia's number one political researcher, Redbridge's Kos Samaras, at Monash University Peninsula Campus in Frankston.
CFMP Youth Homelessness Forum
Join Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula members, Lighthouse Foundation, and Mornington Peninsula Shire for a discussion around youth homelessness and youth support on the Mornington Peninsula.
RBA meets with Committee to hear business concerns
Reserve Bank Assistant Governor, Sarah Hunter, joined Committee members for an update on RBA policy and to hear from local business about their pressing economic challenges.
Victorian Budget 26/27 - RPPFM
Our CEO appeared on local radio RPPFM to discuss what's in and what's not in the Victorian Budget 26/27 for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
Victorian Budget 26/27
The Committee welcomes $124.5m for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at the Port of Hastings, but is disappointed with no funding for roads, public transport, crisis housing support or Rosebud Hospital.
Terminal progress in Victorian Budget 26/27
The Committee welcomes the Victorian Government's $124.5 million in funding to progress the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at the Port of Hastings.
2026 CFMP School Leaders Presentation
On Friday 1 May, Committee Member Schools presented to local representatives, their peers and community leaders on the prompt: “In 2026, the number one issue facing young Victorians is…”
ABC Radio Melbourne Drive - Live from Sorrento
Committee CEO Josh Sinclair joined Ali Moore on ABC Melbourne Drive live from the Sorrento Writers Festival to discuss the upcoming Nepean by-election on 2 May.
Members Forum with Opposition Leader Jess Wilson
The Committee hosted a forum and Q&A for members with the Victorian Leader of the Opposition, Jess Wilson MP.
Marketing and the Modern Brand Podcast: Joshua Sinclair | Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Deserve Better
Our CEO joined Didier Le Miere for a conversation on the Committee's Benchmarking Report. Listen in full now.
Strategic Plan Workshop
On 26 March, members came together at Frankston RSL to reflect, review and provide feedback to the Committee's Strategic Plan document.
Rosebud Hospital Redevelopment - Updates
The Committee welcomes the Victorian Opposition’s budgeted $340 million commitment to ‘completely rebuild the Rosebud Hospital’.
RPPFM Peninsula Talks - March 2026
Committee CEO Josh Sinclair joined Brendon Telfer on RPPFM Peninsula Talks to discuss the Committee's Benchmarking Report and its findings ahead of the Nepean By-Election in May.
ABC Radio Melbourne - Benchmarking Report
Committee CEO Josh Sinclair joined Ali Moore on ABC Radio Melbourne on Friday, 6 March to discuss the Committee's findings from its 2026 Frankston-Mornington Peninsula Benchmarking Analysis.
Herald Sun: Mornington Peninsula loses out on billions as report exposes stark funding gap with Geelong
It’s a battle royale between Victoria’s second city and Melbourne’s beachside playground. Who’s coming out on top in the cash grab between Geelong and the Mornington Peninsula? - By Lucy Callendar
Benchmarking Frankston-Mornington Peninsula Report
This week the Committee launched our Frankston-Mornington Peninsula Benchmarking Analysis for 2026.
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Spotlight Property Group joins the Committee
Spotlight Property Group has joined the Committee as a Diamond Member - supporting the Committee's advocacy work in Frankston and across the Peninsula on housing, greater access to public transport, and improved accessibility to education and healthcare opportunities.
Land Tax Roundtable
Committee members were provided with a briefing on Land Tax and its impact in our region by expert presenters at Smart Business Solutions in Mornington.
ABC Radio Melbourne - Nepean By-Election
Committee CEO Josh Sinclair joined Ali Moore on ABC Radio Melbourne to discuss the key issues facing voters on the southern peninsula at the upcoming Nepean By-Election.
Victoria Votes 2026 - Insights Forum with Redbridge
Just months out from the Victorian State Election, CFMP invites members to an Insights Forum with Kos Samaras and Tony Barry from RedBridge Group, one of Australia’s most respected research and strategy firms.
Frankston leads the way: Sports Gambling Reform & Social Media Bans
Join Committee members for an important conversation about the world-leading social media ban for Under 16's and the fight to implement the Murphy Report in full. Special guests include Tim Costello and Wayne Holdsworth.
Victorian Opposition Leader to meet with Committee Members
The Committee will host Victorian Opposition Leader, Jess Wilson MP, on 22 April in Cape Schanck. All Committee Members are invited to join us on what will be an important forum ahead of the Victorian State Election in November.
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Village Baxter joins Committee as Diamond Member
Village Baxter has joined the Committee as a Diamond Member for 2026.
2025 Annual Leadership Award
The Committee is delighted to announce that Phil Hayes-Brown and Ross Kilborn are the recipients of the Committee's first Annual Leadership Award.
2025 Annual General Meeting
The Committee hosted its Annual General Meeting and Leadership Awards on Wednesday, 3 December at Green Olive at Red Hill.
RPPFM Peninsula Talks - December 2025
Committee CEO Josh Sinclair joined Brendon Telfer on RPPFM for the final 2025 edition of Peninsula Talks to review a busy 2025 for the Committee and preview what to look forward to with a State election in 2026.
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Land Tax Information Session
Join a panel of experts and learn about the latest requirements, obligations and information about land tax.
Business Briefing and Q&A with Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes
Committee members were given an exclusive economic briefing and update with the Victorian Treasurer the Hon. Jaclyn Symes MP on Thursday, 21 November at McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery.
Housing in spotlight across Frankston and the Peninsula
Responses to the housing crisis on the Peninsula require tailored responses. This was the message from the Committee and Local MP's last week when we facilitated conversations between community leaders, housing providers, developers and Ministers from both levels of government.
Joint Committee Site Tour of Renewable Energy Terminal
The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula and the Committee for Gippsland hosted members for a private tour of the proposed Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal Site at the Port of Hastings, with industry leaders, Senator Jess Walsh, and representatives from the Port of Hastings.
