Council
24 April, 2025
Moyne shire continues advocacy
MOYNE Shire Council has met with Victorian Government representatives on Spring Street this month to reiterate its priorities.
Among the contingent of Moyne Shire Council representatives to visit Parliament earlier this month as part of the shire’s ongoing advocacy was Moyne Shire Council mayor councillor Karen Foster, councillor Myra Murrihy, chief executive officer Mark Eversteyn and director environment, economy and place Jodie McNamara.
They met with various State Government ministers in Melbourne including Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos, Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora and Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio.
Cr Foster said the meetings provided a chance to present key issues facing the south west Victoria region and more specifically Moyne Shire.
“By championing our communities’ needs through these meetings, we were able to highlight shared priorities and create pathways for improved collaboration,” she said.
Among the priorities discussed were the proposed Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund Levy, replacement of the Gipps Street Bridge, Port Fairy, women representation in council, council’s continued financial sustainability, key worker housing, decommissioning of Codrington windfarm and economic and community benefits from renewable energy projects
“We look forward to continuing our advocacy as the federal election race across Wannon builds momentum,” Cr Foster said.
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