Become a Member Become a Member

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.



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: …


Following the Premier's confirmation that if Lockdown 3 were to be extended, he would once again divide regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne, the Committee for Mornington Peninsula has again called for the Peninsula to be considered regional.

Read the full Herald Sun Leader article below. …


COVID-19 demonstrates the need for regional designation for the Mornington Peninsula.

Yesterday's announcement that the Mornington Peninsula would be placed into lockdown, but not Geelong, is yet another example of the disparity of those who have regional designation and those that don’t. …


The leadership of the regional group committed to lifting economic and social prosperity as a priority for the Mornington Peninsula has recently made key appointments.

  …


The JobKeeper subsidy represents the largest single stimulus initiative ever offered to Australian business. A payment of $1,500 per fortnight for each eligible employee for a period of up to 6 months is a massive underwrite of the Australian economy and already hundreds of thousands of businesses have registered their interest to participate in the scheme. …

Support for Our Local Businesses

We're all feeling the effects of coronavirus right now, especially with the way that we shop and pay for goods and services.
These changes are clearly taking a toll on many local small businesses, who rely on the revenue from their regular customers to pay for staff, rent and even stock.
But in what small way can we, as individuals, also help?
How can we support our favourite business while we're socially distancing?

Go online or pick up the phone



With Victoria opting to shut down non-essential services, quite a few local small businesses are adapting by offering online delivery services for the first time or by offering special deals. Please see below for some of the deals currently being offered by our members. 

Blue Mini 
Blue Mini is currently open 7am - 2pm for take away coffee and take away meals. There is also a 'mini mart' for basic essentials like milk, eggs, toilet paper, pasta, coffee beans etc (subject to availability). We are encouraging people to call ahead (5981 2520) for easy payment to grab and go. 

Crittenden Wines 
Because we've got to keep moving- our knowledgable, friendly and talented staff are making guaranteed next day wine delivery around the Mornington Peninsula with our 15% off and free delivery offer.  If your not local, you can still access free delivery, but it will be with Aus Post instead. Use our special code: DELIVERMEWINE when ordering six or more bottles to apply the offer. 

Foxey's Hangout
Usually the Foxey van delivers wine to Peninsula restaurants. In these interesting times, its delivering wine (and food!) to Peninsula residents. For free ( and contact free) same-day delivery, give us a call (03) 5989 2022. We will take your order and card details and drop outside your door. All we need is a minimum half-dozen order  (tell us if you want it chilled). If you would like some Mother Mary Bakes Bread of other Foxey food well bring that too, just ask. 



Green Olive at Red Hill
Even though you can’t come to the farm at the moment, that doesn’t mean that the farm can’t come to you! We are having a huge sale on our body products with some items selling for more than 50% off their RRP and free shipping on all body product purchases over $50! We are also offering free delivery to your door when you purchase a pack of 12 wines! Simply write which wines you’d like in the comments at checkout and wait for the wine to be delivered to your doorstep!

Shop our body products here: Visit Website

Shop our 12 packs of wine here: Visit Website

Martha's Table 
Enjoy quality dining at home without the hassle. Please call us on (03) 9617 5371 or place your order here. Visit Website
FREE delivery over $49 purchase. All of your favourite in one place

Martha's Table Grocer and Cellar is open 8am - 8pm daily.  Martha's Table Grocer and Cellar will continue to be open to provide you with every day essentials such as grocery products, ready to eat meals, sandwiches, pizzas, take away coffee, wine, beer and non alcoholic beverages. 

Mornington Mazda 
Visit Website

Visit Website


Peninsula Gas and Fuel 
Home delivery service of bbq cylinders - Next business day delivery on 9kg $25.00 & 4kg $20.00 to anywhere across the Mornington Peninsula. 

Also we have a petrol station that offers driveway service in the Rosebud Business Estate, Colchester Road

Pt Leo Estate
Our Cellar Door is open for all take-away wine purchases and take-away coffee only
7 days from 11am - 5pm
 15% OFF ALL IN-STORE AND ONLINE WINE PURCHASES
DISCOUNT CODE 'STOCKYOURCELLAR15%'
Visit Website

*This discount cannot be used in conjunction with the Wine Club discount or with any other offer
25% OFF FOR WINE CLUB MEMBERS - JOIN OUR WINE CLUB TODAY








Raising Boys with Steve Biddulph

Come and hear Steve's world famous talk, covering boys of all ages. How to raise sons who are kind, confident, and safe, boys and school, the importance of dads, what single mums can do, testosterone, the 3 stages of boyhood and how to have them go smoothly, boys and housework. This life-changing seminar is unforgettably moving and funny too. 
Toorak College in collaboration with the Committee for Mornington Peninsula and the Mornington Peninsula Foundation proudly present Steven Biddulph. 

Wednesday 4th March 2020, 7:00pm.
Mary Herring Hall, Toorak College, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
Tickets available via the book now button below
Adults $32 and Concession $25
For Concession tickets, please use the discount code "concession" below.

NB: We regretfully advise the presenter has requested that babies, including newborns, child and teens not be admitted to the session. …


Raising Girls with Steve Biddulph
Covering girls of all ages, this powerful, funny and moving talk will help you raise your daughters to be wise, warm, and strong. The five stages of girlhood, the importance of dad, the special role of aunties & how to avoid her growing up too fast. Steve Biddulph is one of the world's best loved parenting speakers and authors. 
Toorak College in collaboration with the Committee for Mornington Peninsula and the Mornington Peninsula Foundation proudly present Steven Biddulph. 

Tuesday 3rd March 2020, 7:00pm.
Mary Herring Hall, Toorak College, Mount Eliza VIC 3930


Tickets available via the book now button below
Adults $32 and Concession $25
For Concession tickets, please use the discount code "concession" below.


NB: We regretfully advise the presenter has requested that babies, including newborns, child and teens not be admitted to the session. 

…


Committee for Mornington Peninsula

Member Breakfast Briefing

‘Surplus to requirement’ Special Use Port-Related industrial land rezoning

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Martha’s Table at Martha Cove

7:30am - 9.30am

Hear about the recently released Port of Hastings review of the 3,500 ha of land zoned for future port development, parcels identified as ‘surplus’ to any conceivable future requirement and C4MP’s advocacy for the land to become available to meet the need for current and future employment-generating development.

Speakers:
Malcolm Greier, CEO Port of Hastings
Brian Haratsis, Chairman, Macroplan

Contribute to C4MP’s research and initial advocacy focus of rezone the ‘surplus’ Port-related land to the east of Somerville to a high-value technology precinct with marine industries as a cornerstone

RSVP by Monday, November 25 please to assist with event preparations.


…


MP Shire urged to make ‘Small Business Friendly Council’ commitment

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula (C4MP) is urging the local Shire to follow the lead of other Victorian local governments and commit to becoming a ‘Small Business Friendly Council’.

C4MP is hosting a luncheon on October 28 at the Mornington Racing Club, where the Victorian Small Business Commissioner (VSBC), Judy O'Connell, will outline the assistance her Office can provide local businesses, the advantages a ‘Small Business Friendly Council’ can bring and example of innovative approaches local government’s are deploying to support their business community.

Ms O'Connell address will include:

* The role and small business resource that is the Victorian Small Business Commissioner
* An Overview of the "Small Business-Friendly Council" initiative (and the process to support Council's living up to their Charter commitments)
*Why Council's have chosen to participate and practial examples of local government initiatives to support small business

Tickets available via the book now button below 
Members $75 and Non-Members $85
Ticket price includes 2 course luncheon and drinks at bar prices 


…


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. …


The formal designation of the Mornington Peninsula as a ‘regional’ rather than a metropolitan community was a priority initiative presented to the Victorian shadow cabinet by leading local advocacy group, Committee for Mornington Peninsula.

The C4MP group urged the Liberal National Party Shadow Ministers to recognise that the Peninsula was not Melbourne and that successive State Government’s had failed to distinguish the region from the metropolitan area. …


The Committee for Mornington Peninsula’s first member workshop was held last week and attended by 15 or our 40-plus financial members at this time.  Rosebud’s Blue Mini café provided an excellent meeting venue and hospitality (thank you Tracey). …

Subscribe now to receive important news & updates:

SUBSCRIBE HERE SUBSCRIBE HERE

The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula is an independent, member-based organisation committed to leading and influencing long-term outcomes for our region.

Postal address: Level 1, 328 Main St, Mornington VIC 3931
Office address: G7/786 Esplanade, Mornington VIC 3931
info@cfmp.org.au
Phone: 0477 309 313

Purpose

Privacy


Membership

The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula acknowledges and pays respect to the Bunurong people, the Traditional Custodians of these lands and waters.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Copyright © 2026 Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula. Website & Marketing Powered by Oncord