Next steps - March 2026

The Draft Environment and Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan Matrix 2026-2036 was released for community engagement from 9am Monday 9 February 2026 and closed on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 9pm.

Thank you to all who provided feedback.

Council is currently reviewing and analysing all submissions, and this feedback will help shape the final versions.

A summary report from the community engagement will be published on our website, and shared with Council. We’ll also show how community input has shaped the final strategy.  

Your feedback can influence:

  • What Council focuses on most, and where effort or funding is directed

  • Which actions are included, changed or removed from the Strategy and Action Plan Matrix

  • Ideas for projects, programs, collaborations or incentives

  • New environmental priorities not currently included

  • Wording, tone and accessibility of the Strategy

  • How Council reports back to the community on progress

Your feedback can’t influence:

  • Projects or activities outside the scope of this Strategy eg planning scheme amendments

  • Major energy project approvals (including offshore wind, seismic testing or gas exploration) — Council can advocate, but is not the decision-maker

  • Places not owned or managed by Moyne Shire Council (e.g. Tower Hill, Budj Bim National Park, Deen Maar)

  • Roads and roadsides not under Council authority (e.g. Princes Highway and other arterial roads managed by VicRoads)

  • Fees and charges already adopted by Council, such as current transfer station fees


Past feedback opportunities included:

Online Survey (5-10 minutes) see "Survey" button below
Hard copies available from Port Fairy and Mortlake offices

Written submission: via post or emailed to moyne@moyne.vic.gov.au
Written submissions were welcomed from individuals, community groups and organisations. Submissions were no longer than 1,000 words and clearly outline your views and any suggestions you wish Council to consider. Submitted by Sunday 22 February 9pm.

Personal contact details used for consultation purposes only and will not be made public.

Submissions should be respectful. Offensive or inappropriate content may not be considered.

Drop-in sessions: (no need to book, just turn up)
Wednesday 18 February 2026 - Port Fairy Council Office, 1-3pm
Friday 20 February 2026 - Mortlake Library, 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 25 February 2026 - Port Fairy Library, 4-6pm
Friday 27 February 2026 - Koroit Library, 11am-1pm

Online sessions:
Monday 16 February 2026 - 7-8pm
Wednesday 18 March 2026 - 2-3pm

One-on-one sessions (can be in person, via phone or video call):
With Council staff (book a 15 min spot)
Port Fairy Council office– Wednesday 4 March 2026, 11am-1pm and Thursday 5 March 1-3pm
Mortlake Council office - Friday 13 March 2026, 12.30-2.30pm

One-on-one sessions (can be in person, via phone or video call):
With Council staff (book a 15 min spot)

Listening posts:
Friday 13 February 2026 - Port Fairy IGA, 2-4pm
Friday 20 February 2026 - Mortlake IGA, 4-6pm
Saturday 21 February 2026 - Port Fairy market, 10am-12pm CANCELLED
Friday 27 February 2026 - Peterborough General Store, 3.30-5.30pm
Saturday 28 February 2026 - Koroit IGA, 10am-12pm
Wednesday 11 March 2026 - Panmure, near General Store, 3.30-5.30pm

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