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Michael Johnston
5 days ago4 min read
G21 region ready for federal election with 3 top priorities
G21 regional leaders have joined forces ahead of this year’s federal election to spotlight the critical need for investment in “enabling”...


Committee for Geelong
Oct 30, 20242 min read
Committee for Geelong position on the proposed Viva Energy Gas Importation Terminal
The Committee for Geelong recognises the need for a sustainable transition to renewable sources of energy. In our strategic framework,...


Committee for Geelong
Sep 20, 20242 min read
GeelongPort progresses Renewables Terminal to support Australia’s climate targets
On Friday 20 September, the Committee for Geelong convened an event with Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Member for Corio Richard...


Committee for Geelong
Sep 4, 20242 min read
Dan Simmonds 2024 Frank Costa Leadership Award Recipient
The Committee for Geelong announced the 2024 Frank Costa Leadership Award recipient Dan Simmonds last night at the inaugural Future Geelong

Committee for Geelong
Jul 30, 20242 min read
Future Geelong Leadership Awards
We are excited to announce the Future Geelong Leadership Awards in conjunction with Geelong Advertiser ! The Future Geelong Awards are...

Michael Johnston
May 15, 20242 min read
2024-25 Federal Budget Overview
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered a second successive surplus, expected at $9.3b. From 2024-25 however, we will see a return to deficit start

Michael Johnston
May 8, 20243 min read
2024-25 Victorian Budget Analysis
In her first budget as Premier, Jacinta Allan has focussed on support for families coupled with fiscal discipline in an effort to limit...


Michael Johnston
Mar 12, 20242 min read
Diana Taylor AM 2023 Frank Costa Leadership Award Recipient
The Committee for Geelong (CfG) this morning announced Diana Taylor AM as the recipient of the 2023 Frank Costa Leadership...


Michael Johnston
Mar 5, 20242 min read
Statement on proposed waste to energy facility
The Committee for Geelong has joined a growing list of local organisations and individuals opposing the proposed waste to energy facility...

Michael Johnston
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Cancellation of the fast rail project
We’ve been warm bathed into the announcement for months now, so it is not a huge surprise. That doesn’t take the sting out of it.

Committee for Geelong
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Welcome to Future Geelong
The Committee for Geelong unveiled the Future Geelong Map at their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 26 October 2023.
The map is the final


Michael Johnston
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Statement on the cancellation of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games
Much has been said of the opportunity cost to Victoria in delivering the Games at the reforecast amount of $6-7B
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