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Campaign for ‘regional designation’ for the Mornington Peninsula continues.


Following the Committee for Mornington Peninsula’s presentation to the Victorian Opposition’s Shadow Cabinet, awareness and momentum is building for our case for change.

Media reporting of this key C4MP policy focus has generated further local examples where the lumping in of the Mornington Peninsula with greater Melbourne is disadvantaging local businesses and residents.

Beyond the payroll tax discounts and inability to access key ‘regional’ programs, local fruit growers and horticulturalists point to not being able offer working holiday visa holders a chance to extend their stay by helping out with the harvest in ‘regional’ areas …

After the C4MP briefing to the Shadow Cabinet, local Upper House MLC Edward O’Donohue raised the matter in State Parliament on September 12 saying:

“The magnificent Mornington Peninsula is a very important part of Victoria’s economy and a part of the lifestyle enjoyed by so many Victorians. It is clearly not part of metropolitan Melbourne and indeed at its furthest point is well over 80 kilometres from the Melbourne GPO .. (yet) … the Mornington Peninsula Shire is part of metropolitan Melbourne for funding purposes. That means the Mornington Peninsula, unlike many other parts of Victoria which are much closer to the Melbourne CBD, cannot access Regional Development Victoria funding or the other funding pools that come from being a non-metropolitan municipality”.

Mr O’Donohue urged that “the Minister for Regional Development … give consideration to making whatever changes are necessary to include the Mornington Peninsula in potential RDV funding, because that is only fair and just given the need and given the distance from Melbourne of the Mornington Peninsula”.


Thanks for the support Ed! 

C4MP is preparing a research brief and is seeking funding partners to carry out research on the comparative advantages to the region of being designated ‘regional’ or alternatively campaigning to seek the services and support other communities that are much closer to Melbourne take for granted.

Are you aware of other examples where not being designated ‘regional’ is harming your business, family or community on the Mornington Peninsula? Please let us know via info@committeeformp.com.au.



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The Future Forum will provide members with an opportunity to discuss and address the changing face of Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, and analyse the challenges and opportunities we face over the next few decades in our region. …


The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula is disappointed with the Federal Government’s assessment of the proposed Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal (VRET) at the Port of Hastings. …


The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula expresses its deep sadness at the tragic passing of Federal Member for Dunkley, Peta Murphy. …


Join Committee members for the first Members Breakfast of 2024 where we'll be discussing youth homelessness in our region. We look forward to welcoming our not-for-profit member, Fusion Mornington Peninsula, who will be providing a presentation to members and answering questions. …


A lack of affordable accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula has meant business has had to get creative when finding housing solutions for staff, particularly over the busy summer period on the Southern Peninsula. …


It’s important we take a moment to reflect on how lucky we are to call Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula our home. As the warmer months return, so will the visitors – and some of them will enjoy their trips so much they’ll chose to make the Peninsula home. …


CEO Josh Sinclair joined Brendon Telfer to discuss the Victorian Government's new short-stay tax, funding for housing on the Peninsula, and the Committee's Roundtable with Minister Dimopoulos. …


The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula offers its congratulations to the new Premier of Victoria, Jacinta Allan. Ms Allan’s appointment as Premier offers Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula an opportunity to collaborate with the Victorian Government on a long list of major advocacy projects, and we look forward to working with the Premier and her team to help deliver a better future for our region.

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Former Dunkley MP and Committee for Mornington Peninsula Founder Bruce Billson joined Members in Mornington to help relaunch the newly merged Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula. …


Our CEO Josh Sinclair joined Brendon Telfer on RPPFM this month to talk about the merger of Committee for Greater Frankston and Committee for Mornington Peninsula, and how the new Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula will be able to more effectively advocate for our region. …


Presented by NAB Business Banking Mornington, the Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula invite CFMP Members to attend an afternoon briefing with NAB Senior Economist Brody Viney where Brody will share his insights and provide an update on the global, Australian, and local Frankston & Mornington Peninsula economy. …


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.    …

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