NEWS & MEDIA
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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
Better health outcomes needed for Southern Peninsula residents
Whichever party sits on the government benches in Spring St or in Canberra come 2026, the Committee looks forward to advocating with purpose for a redevelopment of Rosebud Hospital and better health outcomes for southern peninsula residents.
ABC Melbourne live from Frankston
Our CEO joined Ali Moore on ABC Radio Melbourne yesterday afternoon in sunny Frankston to discuss some of the major issues for locals ahead of the Dunkley by-election on Saturday, 2 March.
Peninsula Health joins Committee
Peninsula Health has joined the Peninsula’s peak advocacy body – Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula – as a Community Partner.
Is Frankston having its Geelong moment?
Frankston is a good fifteen years behind Geelong. Can we learn from the lessons across the bay and embrace the changing face of Frankston CBD? Only time will tell.
Right balance crucial for renewable energy success
With the right balance and the opportunity to commence a thorough Environmental Effects Statement (EES) process, offshore wind assembly could redefine Hastings for the next half a century.
Dunkley By-election - ABC Radio Melbourne
CEO Josh Sinclair joined ABC Radio Melbourne's Drive program on Friday, 2 February to discuss public transport commitments.
Youth Homelessness - Outreach, support, and advocacy
In February we held our first Members Breakfast of the year, where we heard from Fusion Mornington Peninsula about the critical work they're doing on the frontline in youth homelessness outreach right here in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
Transport, Housing crucial to Dunkley win
More affordable housing for healthcare workers and better public transport access are the top priorities in Dunkley ahead of the by-election, the Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula says. (Herald Sun, 1 February).
Housing Statement Briefing with Minister Shing
On Tuesday 30 January Minister for Housing, the Hon. Harriet Shing provided a briefing on the Victorian Government's Housing Statement and how it affects Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
Future-led thinking required for region's growth
First published in the February 2024 edition of Mornington Peninsula Magazine.
Future Forum - 16 April
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.
Offshore Wind Blow for Hastings
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.
Small Business Roundtable with Hon. Sussan Ley
CFMP Members and Small Busineses on the Mornington Peninsula are invited to attend a roundtable with Shadow Minister for Small & Family Business the Hon. Sussan Ley and Member for Flinders, Zoe McKenzie.
Vale Peta Murphy
The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula expresses its deep sadness at the tragic passing of Federal Member for Dunkley, Peta Murphy.
Bayport and Frankston RSL join CFMP
Bayport and Frankston RSL have joined the Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula to help advocate for a better future for our region.
