Advocacy priorities
Corangamite Shire is committed to advocating to both State and Federal governments to improve the lives of people through strong, ethical and responsive representation with a focus on providing value to ratepayers.
Our priorities are presented to both State and Federal members to highlight the wants and needs for our region.
Building on our strengths for the benefit of our communities(PDF, 16MB)
Read about Council's 2026 State Election priorities
The November 2026 Victorian State Election presents a critical opportunity for Corangamite Shire Council to secure targeted State Government investment in priority community infrastructure and policy reform.
Council has identified a focused set of priority projects and one priority policy platform for State election advocacy, and will undertake promotion and targeted engagement with election candidates in the lead-up to the November election.
Click here to download a summary of the four election priorities.
In addition to the four targeted election priorities, Council continues to advocate for a range of other priorities through its ongoing advocacy program, regional partnerships and regular engagement with government.
Skipton Community Recreation Hub
Positioning Skipton as a stronger, more resilient regional community by increasing sport participation, supporting local economic activity and strengthening a recognised Place of Last Resort, delivering inclusive access, enabling events and improving community safety.
Skipton-Community-and-Recreation-Hub-State-Election-Priority.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
Read about Council's ongoing advocacy priorities
Download the full list of current priority projects.(PDF, 5MB)
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Mockridge Park is an old velodrome, hockey pitch and soccer field with facilities in Camperdown that have been deteriorating for years. This priority document outlines our plan and request for support to redevelop this park.
Corangamite Shire's dairy industry is nationally significant, with the Shire being the highest milk producing Local Government Area (LGA) in Australia. Yet there is a lack of high-quality, serviced industrial land for industry to leverage the region's food and dairy industry.
Corangamite Shire has developed a project plan and business case to redevelop the complex as a place to foster connections and innovation, cultivate local skills, community strengths and creativity, and contribute to the economic prosperity of Corangamite and region.
The Cobden–Port Campbell Road is a vital link between Cobden and the Great Ocean Road, supporting one of Victoria’s most productive agricultural regions. A targeted funding solution is needed that recognises the Cobden–Port Campbell Road as an integral part of the visitor journey to the Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles.
Investment and upgrades to this road is critical to support regional connectivity, reduce travel times, and enhance road safety for all users. Cobden-Warrnambool Road is a key arterial route connecting Cobden and surrounding areas to Warrnambool and the coast. It serves as a vital link for motorists seeking a shorter alternative to the Princes Highway.
Mobile phone black spots continue to be a major issue and urgent priority for Corangamite Shire, with impacts on emergency management, tourism, agricultural innovation and liveability.
Our priority document outlining our request for State and Commonwealth support to improve our roads and keep our dairy industry on the road — literally.
Our priority document outlining our request for support to upgrade the Darlington-Camperdown Road, a 24.5 kilometre key north-south arterial route connecting the Hamilton Highway in the north to the Princes Highway south.
Now more than ever, visitors to the Great Ocean Road region want to connect with nature and First Peoples' culture. This priority document outlines our request for support to develop a governance framework and deliver the first collaborative projects between EMAC and Corangamite Shire Council.
Corangamite Shire is home to some of the most productive agricultural land in Australia. For an extended period, Council has been calling on the State Government to improve its state and regional strategic land use planning framework.