NEWS & MEDIA

Members Evening with Zoe McKenzie MP

Committee for Mornington Peninsula Members joined Zoe McKenzie at Cptn Jacks in Somerville for an update from Canberra.

AUKFTA Begins Today

The Australia United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement enters into force today.

Clean Winds of Change in Western Port

The Port of Hastings is set to undergo its biggest transformation over the next decade, and our region must embrace this unique opportunity. 

Victorian Budget 23-24

Details on the Victorian Budget 23/24 and the Mornington Peninsula.

Advocating for a better Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula Shire has joined the Committee for Mornington Peninsula as a community member, strengthening our collective voice as we continue to work hard and advocate for our region.   

(Corporate Gold Members Only) Post Budget Corporate Gold Members Lunch with Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas

Corporate Gold Members of Committee for Mornington Peninsula are invited to have lunch with Treasurer Tim Pallas and Hastings MP Paul Mercurio.

Post Budget Members Briefing with Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas will provide a Post 2023/24 Victorian Budget Briefing to CfMP Members on Thursday, 29 June.

May Members Breakfast - Special Guest - Port of Hastings

CfMP Members were briefed by Todd Trimble from the Port of Hastings on the process currently underway on the Offshore Wind Projects and the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.

RPPFM Peninsula Talks - May 2023

Our CEO sat down with RPPFM to discuss exporting to the UK, the 2026 Victorian Commonwealth Games, and the regions' road network.

Helping Enhance Tourism Opportunities

Committee for Mornington Peninsula hosted a Shadow Ministerial Roundtable with Sam Groth MP to discuss with the Peninsula's leading tourism stakeholders about the competitive advantages and genuine challenges for our region. 

Committee Welcomes Regional Road Network Discussion

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula was pleased to take part in a discussion with Minister for Roads and Road Safety, the Hon. Melissa Horne, and representatives from the Department of Transport about Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula's road network.

Trade may rise as barriers drop - MP News

By MP News Group - NEW opportunities for Mornington Peninsula businesses are predicted to stem from the trade agreement (FTA) between Australia and the United Kingdom.

Businesses up, spending down - MP News

By Liz Bell at MP News - ANYONE who thought the Mornington Peninsula was full of tourists over the summer months was not mistaken.

London Calling for Peninsula Business

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula facilitated a briefing with the UK Consul-General this week to discuss trade, export and visa arrangements under the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and the United Kingdom.

In the News: April 2023

Committee for Mornington Peninsula is making good its aim of identifying and contacting decision-makers to help achieve its “long-term outcomes” and “strategic objectives.

RPPFM Peninsula Talks - April 2023

Our CEO sat down with Tracee Hutchison for 'Peninsula Talks' on RPPFM - Your Peninsula Radio to discuss the Victorian Government's announcement that the Port of Hastings would be home to the Renewable Energy Terminal of Victoria.

Committee meet with Federal Member for Dunkley

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula recently met with Federal Member for Dunkley, Peta Murphy, to discuss the regions' advocacy goals and Federal Government projects in Mount Eliza.

Long Term Vision Needed for Westernport

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula met with Member for Hastings, Paul Mercurio, to discuss our shared objectives and priorities for Western Port. The Committee is seeking to work with local, state and federal government to attract major investment on the Westernport side of the Mornington Peninsula. 

In the News: March 2023

Coverage of the Committee for Mornington Peninsula in MP News week of 13 March, 2023.

Peninsula to Play Vital Role in Offshore Wind Future

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula welcomes to Victorian Government's confirmation of the establishment of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at the Port of Hastings. 

Leading not-for-profits join Committee

Leading not-for-profits Wallara and Lord Somers Camp have joined the Committee for Mornington Peninsula to help advocate for better investment for our region.

RPPFM Peninsula Talks - March 2023

UK Consulate Briefing & Tasting Experience

Join the UK Consul-General and UK Consulate for a briefing on the on export opportunities, workers, and a beverage tasting experience. 

MP's and Committee United in Priorities

Committee for Mornington Peninsula joined local State MP's and Zoe McKenzie MP for a discussion about the regions' advocacy priorities in 2023.

First Members Breakfast of 2023 a Success!

The Committee's first Members Breakfast held on Friday, 3 March was a success with around 30 business and community leaders in attendance.

Engaged Community will Deliver for our Region

One of the Committee's strategic objectives is creating and cultivating an engaged community. An engaged community will deliver results for our region - here's how.

Members Breakfast - July 2023

Join Committee for Mornington Peninsula members for a coffee and light breakfast to meet with business leaders and discuss industry issues in our region.

Members Breakfast - May 2023

Join Committee for Mornington Peninsula members for a coffee and light breakfast to meet with business leaders and discuss industry issues in our region.

RPPFM - Peninsula Talks (February 2023)

Listen to this month's addition of Peninsula Talks where our CEO Josh Sinclair chats with Tracee Hutchison about the advocacy priorities of our region.

Members Breakfast - March 2023

Join us for our next Members Breakfast on Friday, 3 March at Mercetta, Mornington to discuss "The Summer that was" on the Mornington Peninsula.

February - MP Magazine

Read the Committee's piece in this month's edition of MP Magazine, covering the appointment of our new CEO.

Opposition Leader meets with CfMP

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula was pleased to be able meet with Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Federal Member for Flinders Zoe McKenzie to discuss the priorities for our region - including keeping jobs here on the peninsula, addressing disadvantage, and fighting for our fair share of government investment.

CfMP Appointment of New CEO

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Sinclair as CEO of the Committee for Mornington Peninsula.

If there’s one thing that unites us as a community, it’s our need for health, wellbeing and education.

In the case of the Mornington Peninsula, we deserve better healthcare and education systems.

Picture this – living on the Mornington Peninsula while enjoying regular cultural festivals or visits to recreation facilities

If you’ve ever wondered why you don’t have access to a recreation centre, arts studio or community centre near your house on the Mornington Peninsula, it’s largely a question of funding.

The Mornington Peninsula’s transport system is severely lacking and in desperate need of funding

The Mornington Peninsula is home to some of Australia’s best beaches, wineries, shopping precincts and natural wonders. And yet, anyone who has used public transport here knows that our system is severely lacking.

Adequate funding from government would significantly change the Mornington Peninsula as we know it

Adequate local funding from the state and federal governments is vital to deliver local services, support businesses and invest in infrastructure for Mornington Peninsula communities.

MEDIA RELEASE - MP misses out on Regional Road Safety Program

Committee for Mornington Peninsula calls for the Regional Road Safety Programs to be expanded and delivered on Mornington Peninsula to save young lives

Economic Disadvantage Report calls for regional designation

A new report reveals rezoning the Mornington Peninsula as regional would not only unlock more funding but would fix social and economic inequalities.

2020-21 Annual Report

Click through to read the Committee for Mornington Peninsula's annual report for 2020 - 2021.

Mornington Peninsula businesses woefully unprepared for Covid-compliant summer

As travel and capacity limits ease, Melburnians and regional Victorians making their annual pilgrimage to the Mornington Peninsula will find that the shops and restaurants are woefully unprepared for mandatory vaccine passport check-ins.

Op-ed by Committee for Mornington Peninsula Executive Officer, Briony Hutton, published in the Herald Sun South East Leader 29 September 2021. Full article here: tinyurl.com/3rfwra69

A Christmas that will be like no other

Politicians of all persuasions at all levels have started talking about our upcoming COVID-Christmas.

Op-ed by Zoe McKenzie, CfMP Board member. Published by Mornington Peninsula News, 7 September 2021.

Open Letter to Victorian Premier & Chief Health Officer

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula has written an open letter to the Victorian Premier and Chief Health Officer to request the Mornington Peninsula be urgently included in regional Victorian-level restrictions in the new roadmap to reopening.

Mornington Peninsula unworthy of metropolitan public transport investment

Disappointingly, there are no recommendations for significant improvements to public transport for the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria's Infrastructure Strategy 2021- 2051 released yesterday, despite this being one of the Peninsula's most significant infrastructure deficits.

If the Mornington Peninsula is unworthy of metropolitan public transport investment in the next 30 years, according to the Victorian Government’s key infrastructure advisers, then the legitimacy of our current metropolitan classification is once again thrown into serious question.

Trapped traders demand more support after being crushed by multiple lockdowns

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula says Mornington Peninsula traders are begging for a lifeline after again being left in lockdown as restrictions are eased in regional Victoria.

Read the full Herald Sun South East Leader article here: https://tinyurl.com/4s7rd8ct

Crisis Support for Mornington Peninsula Employers and Employees under Lockdown 6

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula is urging the Federal and Victorian Governments to provide additional financial support for communities under lockdown restrictions, including those on the Mornington Peninsula.

Yesterday’s announcement of a reinstated border between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria means that from today, the Mornington Peninsula will once again be subjected to ongoing lockdown restrictions despite having no active cases and our last listed exposure site being 15 days old.

A New Classification for the Mornington Peninsula? Addressing Economic Disadvantage

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula welcomes the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s move to investigate a possible reclassification of the Mornington Peninsula from the current metropolitan designation.

We welcome the Council’s attention to this issue to enable a collaborative solution to ultimately address the Peninsula’s economic disadvantage, which the Committee has focused on since 2019.

Response to Victorian Budget 2021-22

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula is disappointed that the Mornington Peninsula received just 0.09 per cent of the funding announced for our neighbours in greater Geelong in this year’s State Budget.

$424,000 of new funding was announced for the Mornington Peninsula whilst $463.43 million of new funding was announced for Greater Geelong, which has the same enrolled population as the Mornington Peninsula.

After extended and repeated metropolitan Melbourne lockdowns, the CfMP would have expected more support for our local businesses and public assets and services to help the Mornington Peninsula to recover, however no new funding was announced for our local hospitals, schools, TAFE, parks, roads or public transport services in this Budget.

Disappointingly, new taxes will be imposed on major employers on the Mornington Peninsula and our residential and commercial properties will be taxed at a higher rate as businesses and property owners attempt to recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19.

We remain hopeful that over the coming months, the Victorian Government will announce local funding initiatives for the Mornington Peninsula from the state-wide funding programs announced in this State Budget.

Herald Sun Article - Shutting Down is a Poor Fix

This unpredictability of government decision-making contributes to the general unease in the community about unforeseeable restrictions that could be imposed upon Victorians at any moment.

The lack of a clear and consistent approach to reopening and locking down Victorian communities erodes business and consumer confidence to plan, resulting in damaging effects to local economies, community mental health outcomes and the reputation of Victoria as the place to be.

Long-term Covid Readiness Plan Essential for Victorian Cities and Regions

Victorian members of the Committees for Cities and Regions are calling on the Victorian Government to actively consult with the community to develop a long-term Covid readiness plan for Victorian cities and regions.

As Victoria faces another long weekend under lockdown-style conditions, the Committees are calling for a common set of publicly available and industry-informed standards to be applied to decision-making on Covid restrictions in Victoria.

MORNINGTON PENINSULA WINERIES DRIVE AWAY THE COVID BLUES

With us all the time, through all seasons and despite Covid restrictions, are Mornington Peninsula’s skilled winemakers.

Cellar door visits are always popular, and even when Covid restrictions limit opportunities to browse and taste, the product of the region’s winemakers is still available.  If we can’t go to them, they’ll come to us.

Let’s face it - a lovely Pinocchio from Crittenden Wines or a Red Fox Pinot Noir from Foxeys Hangout are just the thing to help ease the Covid blues.  

Response to Fourth Lockdown on the Mornington Peninsula

Response to Fourth Round of Restrictions for Mornington Peninsula

Response to Federal Budget on the Mornington Peninsula

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Appointment of Zoe McKenzie to Committee of Management

CfMP Welcomes Cr Susan Bissinger as the Newest Nepean Ward Councillor

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula welcomes the election of Cr Susan Bissinger as a Nepean Ward Councillor, as announced today by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

Member Briefing and Networking Event

Committee for Mornington Peninsula members were invited to gather for first time since COVID restrictions began to launch our Post-COVID Plan for the Peninsula.

Committee for Mornington Peninsula Post-COVID Plan for the Peninsula

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula is excited to release our Post-COVID Plan for the Peninsula, officially launched at our Members Event on Thursday 25 March.

Based on our foundational policy pillars established in 2019, the Committee's revised Post-COVID Plan reflects emerging changes in long-term community needs due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19 on our region's economy.

This Plan will form the structure of our ongoing advocacy to government at all levels for improved investment and policy outcomes for the Mornington Peninsula.

You can view a copy of the Plan here:

Farewell to the Hon Bruce Billson from the Committee for Mornington Peninsula

11 March 2021

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula congratulates the Hon Bruce Billson on his appointment as Australia’s Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.