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Response to Victorian Government's Economic Growth Statement

The Committee welcomes the Victorian Government's commitment to review zoning of surplus Port-Zoned land in Hastings.

Community-hosted Roundtable with Housing Minister Harriet Shing

CFMP attended a roundtable with Housing Minister Harriet Shing hosted by the Southern Women's Action Network in Mornington.

RPPFM - The Business with Jason Tolley

Our CEO Josh Sinclair joined Jason Tolley on The Business on RPPFM to discuss the short-stay levy, housing funding, and the role of the Committee in our region.

2025 Federal Candidates Forum

The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula invites you to join us at our Federal Candidates Forum at the Mornington Racecourse, hosted by ABC Q&A Host Patricia Karvelas on Friday, 14 February 2025.

Frankston Development Briefing

CFMP Member Urban DC provided a briefing to members on some major development projects in Frankston's CBD. 

Local Government Elections

The Committee would like to congratulate all newly elected Frankston City and Mornington Peninsula Shire Councillors - including the incoming Mayors and Deputy Mayors from our region.

Westernport Economic Roundtable with Treasurer Tim Pallas

Member for Hastings, Paul Mercurio, hosted CFMP Business Leaders from Westernport for a roundtable discussion with Treasurer Tim Pallas about economic growth in our region.

2024 Annual General Meeting

The Committee held its 2024 Annual General Meeting on 13 November at McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery, Langwarrin - with special guests Simon McKeon AO and the Hon. Bruce Billson.

Housing response left wanting for Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula Shire is ranked the second-worst metropolitan local government for homelessness and those sleeping rough – but is ranked in the bottom four metropolitan councils in the Victorian Government’s Big Housing Build.

Social Enterprise on the Peninsula

CFMP Members joined Frankston Social Enterprise and Innovation Hub for our October Members Breakfast to highlight the important work of social enterprise on the Mornington Peninsula.

Frankston Hospital Redevelopment: 1 year to go!

One year away from its expected completion, the $1.1 billion Frankston Hospital redevelopment will deliver crucial care, better services, and first-class facilities for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. 

RPPFM Peninsula Talks - October 2024

Our CEO joined Brendon Telfer on RPPFM 'Peninsula Talks' to discuss Parliamentary visits, council elections, and the short-stay levy.

Members Lunch with Zoe McKenzie and Jodie Belyea

CFMP's Corporate Gold Members and Community Partners joined Federal Members for Dunkley and Flinders - Jodie Belyea and Zoe McKenzie - for lunch at The Rocks in Mornington.

Local Government Elections - Candidate Responses

Candidates for the upcoming Frankston City and Mornington Peninsula Shire Local Government elections have been given the opportunity to respond to a survey from the Committee. You can view their responses at our Council Elections page of our website.

Short-stay tax revenue must be spent here

The Committee is seeking clarification from Homes Victoria that funding generated from the short-stay levy will be delivered to our region to help address the housing and accommodation crisis on the Mornington Peninsula.

CFMP Members End of Year Event & Briefing

Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Members are invited to celebrate a big 12 months for the Committee with food and beverages at Frankston's newest and most luxurious apartment development, Harbour. This is a private event for Committee members only. 

Peninsula issues front of mind for Victorian Leaders

Peak advocacy body takes regional challenges directly to Treasurer, Opposition Leader and Spring Street frontbenchers.

Local nursery industry on show at Spring Street

The Nursery & Garden Industry of Victoria held its Parliamentary showcase event in Queen's hall last month, where our CEO was proud to attend alongside local nursery leaders.

Committee calls for Murphy Report reforms

The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula is calling for the Federal Government to implement the Murphy Report Gambling reforms in full.

Smacktalk - September Members Breakfast Briefing

Wayne Holdsworth - CEO at Frankston District Basketball Association - provided our members with his 'Smacktalk' briefing at Frankston RSL on Thursday,

Members Briefing - Social Enterprise on the Peninsula

Join CFMP Members for a breakfast briefing and learn how social enterprise can be an innovative approach to tackling social and environmental challenges in our region.

Notice of 2024 AGM

Join Committee members for the Committee's 2024 Annual General Meeting at CFMP Member McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery on 13 November. RSVP is essential.

Better targeted and funded skills and training for the Peninsula

August's CFMP Members Breakfast Briefing was held at Chisholm Institute in Rosebud where members were briefed on the skills opportunities, shortages, and demand for our region.

Business Cyber Security Forum with Minister Clare O'Neil

Committee members joined Jodie Belyea MP and Frankston Business Collective for a Business Cyber Security Forum with Home Affairs and Cyber Security Minister, the Hon. Clare O'Neil MP. 

Bold, Ambitious Blueprint required for Peninsula’s Future

The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula has proudly launched its’ Strategic Plan.

Plan for Victoria must be a Plan for Peninsula

The Committee has made a submission to the Victorian Government's new Plan for Victoria.

RPPFM Peninsula Talks - July 2024

This month our CEO joined RPPFM Peninsula Talks to discuss the joint Commitee and Shire-led trip to Canberra.

Dunkley Business Cyber Security Forum with Minister Clare O'Neil

Join CFMP Members and local businesses for a Cyber Security Business Forum with Minister Clare O'Neil and Jodie Belyea MP on 25 July in Frankston.

South East Water join Committee

South East Water have joined the Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula as a Community Partner.

Committee and Shire joint visit to Federal Parliament

This week Commitee CEO Josh Sinclair and Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Simon Brooks visited Federal Parliament for a number of meetings with Ministers and Shadow Ministers about issues impacting our region.

Members Briefing - Smacktalk with Wayne Holdsworth

Join Committee Members for a Members Briefing that can help make a difference and save lives. Join us for a 'Smacktalk' with Mac's father and FDBA CEO, Wayne Holdsworth.

Renewable Energy Terminal EES Recommences

The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula welcomes the news that the Port of Hastings is recommencing the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) process for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal (VRET).

Members Breakfast - August

Committee members are invited to our August Members Breakfast Briefing with Chisholm Institute in Rosebud on 6 August.

Federal and State Budgets 2024 - CFMP Statement

This month, the Victorian and Federal Government's delivered their respective budgets for 2024-2025. 

Frankston Hospital Redevelopment - Committee Briefing

Peninsula Health CEO Felicity Topp briefed the Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula on the progress of the $1.1 billion redevelopment of Frankston Hospital.

Members Breakfast - July

Committee members are invited to our July Members Breakfast where we'll be launching our Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

Terminal outcome crucial for Offshore Wind industry

With the awarding of feasibility licences for offshore wind projects off Gippsland coast now awarded, the future of the Port of Hastings and Victoria's Renewable Energy Terminal is now more important than ever.

RPPFM Peninsula Talks - Live from CFMP's Future Forum

Listen to RPPFM - Your Peninsula Radio recap the Committee's Future Forum held last week in Frankston. Hear interviews from our keynote speaker and demographer Simon Kuestenmacher, Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea, and Committee CEO Josh Sinclair.

Members Breakfast - Briefing on Frankston Hospital Redevelopment

CFMP Members are invited to a breakfast briefing from Peninsula Health CEO Felicity Topp on the $1.1 billion redevelopment of the Frankston Hospital.

Future Proofing Frankston & the Peninsula

More than 170 people packed the Frankston Football Club to take part in the Committee's Inaugural Future Forum on 16 April, 2024.

RPPFM Peninsula Talks - April 2024

CEO Josh Sinclair talks with Brendon Telfer about the Committee's Future Forum in Frankston this month.

Frankston City and Chisholm Institute join Committee

Frankston City Council and Chisholm Institute have joined the Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula as Community Partner Members, bolstering regional advocacy efforts.

Small Business Roundtable with Shadow Minister Ley

It was a full house for the Committee's Small Business Roundtable with Shadow Minister Sussan Ley and Member for Flinders, Zoe McKenzie MP.

RPPFM Peninsula Talks - March 2024

Committee CEO Josh Sinclair joined Brendon Telfer on RPPFM this month to discuss the Dunkley By-election, the Committee's Future Forum, and the proposed Renewable Energy Terminal in Hastings.

Statement on Dunkley By-election

The Committee congratulates Jodie Belyea on her victory in the Dunkley By-election held on Saturday, 2 March 2024.

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