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.
Raising Girls with Steve Biddulph
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.
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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.
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Small Business Friendly Council
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
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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.
Read More…
C4MP press for ‘regional’ designation for the Peninsula
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.
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C4MP support for Marine Precinct Report & Broader Technology and Industrial Park
The Committee for Mornington Peninsula welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s consultation on The Draft Marine Industry Precinct Economicy Analysis Report. Read More…
Successful C4MP member strategy workshop
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). Read More…
C4MP welcomes 'small steps' in Port Strategy & urge 'early action'
The Committee for Mornington Peninsula (C4MP) has welcomed the release of the Port of Hastings Development Strategy and urged early action to implement its ‘modest recommendations’. Read More…
