NEWS & MEDIA
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.
Members Q&A with Jodie Belyea MP
The Committee hosted a Members Q&A and briefing with the Federal Member for Dunkley, Jodie Belyea, on Friday, 17 October in Langwarrin - answering questions from CFMP members across a range of policy areas.
Retail Roundtable with Zoe McKenzie and Chris Rodwell
Chris Rodwell, CEO of the Australian Retail Association, joined local MP Zoe McKenzie and Committee CEO Josh Sinclair to meet with retailers from the peninsula.
Plan for Victoria Briefing with Minister Sonya Kilkenny
Committee members were provided a briefing on Plan for Victoria by the Minister for Planning, the Hon. Sonya Kilkenny MP.
Annual Leadership Award to recognise exemplary regional leadership
The Committee has launched an Annual Leadership Award which will recognise exemplary regional leadership across Frankston and Mornington Peninsula.
Benchmarking Report - Launch
The Committee will launch its Frankston / Mornington Peninsula Benchmarking Report ahead of the 2026 Victorian State Election.
Committee to host Victorian Treasurer for Business Briefing
The Committee will host the Victorian Treasurer, Jaclyn Symes MP, for a Members Briefing and Q&A in November. Details will be emailed out to members. This is a ticketed event.
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Members Event with Jodie Belyea
CFMP Members are invited to join Jodie Belyea MP for a Members Q&A at McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery in Langwarrin.
CFMP hosts Japan Consul General at Peninsula Hot Springs
The Committee was honoured to host the Consul-General of Japan, Mr Furuya Tokuro, and guests at the Peninsula Hot Springs for a briefing on energy, sister-city partnerships, and business links between our region and Japan.
RPPFM Peninsula Talks - September 2025
Committee CEO Josh Sinclair joined Brendon Telfer on RPPFM Peninsula Talks this month to discuss the Committee's advocacy trip to Federal Parliament in Canberra alongside Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston City Council.
"Road and rail plans top Canberra agenda" - MP News
From Mornington Peninsula News Group: The federal government’s $50m commitment to upgrade Nepean Highway was front of mind when Frankston Council and Mornington Peninsula Shire sent their mayors to Canberra last week.
Members Q&A with Zoe McKenzie MP
CFMP hosted a Members Q&A with the Member for Flinders, Zoe McKenzie, in Mornington.
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Peninsula priorities on notice for Ministers, decision-makers in capital
The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula led a local delegation to Federal Parliament this week to advocate for support, funding and clarity around election commitments for our region.
Chisholm host skills Member Briefing
CFMP Members gathered at Chisholm Frankston to hear from Paul Edbrooke MP, Lee-Anne Fisher - the Deputy CEO of Victorian Skills Authority, and Chisholm's Conor Mullan to learn more about the demand for skills and training in our region.
CFMP meets with Victorian Opposition Leader
CFMP CEO Josh Sinclair recently met with Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin, alongside the Member for Mornington Chris Crewther, to discuss the Committee's key advocacy goals ahead of next year's Victorian State Election.
