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The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula is the peak advocacy body for our region.

The Committee provides strategic leadership, advocacy and influence to help attract government support and investment in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula.

The Committee is an independent, non-partisan, member-based organisation which works beyond electoral cycles and partisan politics to enhance the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of our region.

The Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula works collaboratively across industry, business, not-for-profits, and local government to influence a better Peninsula.

On Tuesday 16 April 2024, members and the community are invited to attend and participate in our Future Forum - to be held at the Frankston Football Club with a panel of experts, industry leaders and representatives from all levels of government. 

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Advocacy

We seek to maintain and attract State and Federal Government investment within our region to help build a better future for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. We will be bold in our advocacy goals and 'future-led' in our thinking.

Influence

As an independent, membership-based organisation, we work collaboratively with stakeholders, representatives, and policymakers to support the development of our region.

Leadership

The Committee provides a forum and membership base for the leading organisations within our region who are united in our goals and advocacy objectives in promoting our region as a great place to work, live and invest.

Committee Members

Our member body includes leading businesses and organisations from a wide variety of sectors.
We especially thank our Corporate Gold Members and Community Partners for their positive contribution in the region.

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Our Latest News



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. 

Our Purpose

The Committee was formed because we can and must do a better job at attracting State and Federal Government funding, policy attention and sustainable investment.

In 2023, the Committee for Greater Frankston and Committee for Mornington Peninsula merged to better advocate for our region with a collective, united and powerful voice.


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