Ideas to Outcomes From the Chair and CEO

“The Committee for has a vision For over 30 years, Committee As an independent broad-based for Melbourne has been shaping member organisation, we rely on for our city, the vision of a strong and globally a better future for our city. our diverse stakeholders coming Melbourne is ’s fastest together to advocate on issues that competitive economy with world-class infrastructure growing city, and cities are now matter and help our city rise to the without question the driving challenges of the Fourth Industrial economic force around the world. Revolution. Together, we influence and liveability. It is a vision underpinned by its The speed of change ushered in policy development and contribute by the Fourth Industrial Revolution to the dialogue on our economic members’ diverse skills and disciplines, coupled has accelerated this trend. prosperity, urban landscape, infrastructure planning and the The Committee is an apolitical, issues impacting on our liveability. with an obviously deep affection for our city”. not-for-profit, member-based organisation that brings together All of this is only made possible The Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of , over 150 organisations from Greater thanks to the support of our Committee for Melbourne Patron Melbourne’s business, academic members. Their leadership, ideas and community sectors. This and practical initiatives influence diverse group has one thing in the city’s decision makers. common: a passion for Melbourne The vital role outstanding leadership as a leading global city in the and good governance play for world’s fastest-growing region, Melbourne’s future success the Asia-Pacific. underpins everything we do. Our collective vision for Melbourne Through our intensive leadership is a global city that attracts people development program, Future and organisations, offering global Focus Group, we nurture the civic best levels of prosperity, opportunity and business leaders who will and liveability. Maintaining our shape Melbourne and Victoria. prized position as a leading This brochure outlines the international city is, however, being Committee’s key priorities, challenged by unprecedented global and how you and your organisation changes that require a coherent and can help set the agenda and shape co-ordinated response. an even better future for Melbourne. 2018/19 was a period of intense We look forward to working electoral activity in Victoria and with you. nation-wide. The Committee transmitted a powerful message to both State and Federal leaders about the importance of planning for the future. We received considered responses from them all. Clearly they value the strength of our cross-sectoral membership, our independence and our forward-looking agenda which transcends political cycles Scott Tanner Martine Letts and single-interest groups. Chair CEO

2 3 Members The Committee’s membership represents Melbourne’s Foundation premier business and community leaders. Together, AECOM EY Mirvac Victoria Allens Escor Monash University we focus on four key areas to support Melbourne’s Arcadis GHD National Australia Bank Arup Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust Plenary Group future growth and prosperity: Future economy, Assemble Grant Thornton Australia Port of Melbourne AusNet Services Grollo Group PwC Australia Australian Unity Haileybury RMIT University infrastructure, urban optimisation, and liveability. Bank of Melbourne Huawei Technologies (Aust) Skybus Bates Smart IFM Investors Swinburne University of Technology Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Jacobs Telstra Cbus Property Keolis Downer (Yarra Trams) The Age City of Melbourne La Trobe University The Herald & Weekly Times City of Port Phillip Lendlease The Clemenger BBDO Melbourne Major Transport Authority Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Commonwealth Bank of Australia Melbourne Airport Transurban How members get involved: Cornwell MCEC Urbis Corrs Chambers Westgarth McKinsey & Company Vanguard Investments Plan the Future CSIRO Melbourne Water Victoria University Make a difference to Deakin University Metro Trains Melbourne Wesley College Melbourne’s future with your Corporate knowledge and expertise.

Adshel Grimshaw Shape Policy Ashurst Hall & Wilcox Quickar Inform the Committee’s advocacy Australian Energy Market Operator HASSELL Racing Victoria with government and influence Aurecon Herbert Smith Freehills Recoveries & Reconstruction (Aust) the broader public debate. Hume City Council Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Connect and build your profile BioMelbourne Network InfraPlan RPS Expand your network and Chadstone Ipsos Australia Russell Reynolds Associates connect with other Committee Charter Keck Cramer JLL ShineWing Australia members, government, senior City of Greater Dandenong K&L Gates Sofitel Melbourne On Collins business leaders and influential Citywide Service Solutions KJA Sustainable Certification Melburnians at our regular events Darebin City Council LaunchVic Transport for Victoria and policy consultations. Deloitte Lime Uber Development Victoria Melbourne & Olympic Parks VicSuper Increase your exposure, e-Centric Innovations Marriner Group Victorian Health Promotion Foundation enhance your profile and Fed Square Minter Ellison Victorian Planning Authority promote your work through Fisher Leadership MLC Life Insurance WestonWilliamson+Partners our structured communications Fitzroys Nous Group Woods Bagot and advocacy program which Gilbert + Tobin Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Yarra Valley Water includes media services. GoGet Public Transport Victoria (PTV) Learn and share Not-for-Profit Deepen your knowledge and share your expertise with our regular, Melbourne Girls Grammar Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne exclusive briefings from political, Ardoch Melbourne Health Royal Flying Doctor Service industry and academic leaders. Asialink Silver Chain Group Australian Centre for the Moving Image Melbourne Theatre Company Spolib Digital Build tomorrow’s leaders Australian Olympic Committee Methodist Ladies’ College State Trustees Australia Foundation Prepare your organisation’s Australian Sports Technologies Network National Gallery of Victoria The Australian Ballet talented emerging leaders to make Destination Melbourne NORTH Link The Big Issue a contribution with our respected Good Cycles Open House Melbourne The Walter & Eliza Hall Institute business and civic leadership Guide Dogs Victoria Outdoor Media Association Victorian Opera program; Future Focus Group. Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation St Michael’s on Collins Youth Projects Diplomatic

British Consulate General, Melbourne Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Consulate General of Italy Consulate General of the Republic of Melbourne Consulate General of Japan Chile (VIC) Consulate of the Federal Republic of Consulate of the Kingdom of the Consulate General of the People’s Germany (VIC) Netherlands Republic of China (VIC) Consulate General of India (VIC) Consulate General of Spain Royal Danish Consulate General Consulate General of the Republic of U.S. Consulate General Melbourne Indonesia (VIC)

4 5 Future Melbourne We are committed to creating a Melbourne that gets better as it grows. Drawing on the broad expertise in our member base, we will continue to influence the debate in four key areas:

A strong, globally competitive Future Economy Urban Optimisation Our economy continues to Our prized liveability depends on future economy will be a priority transition from its manufacturing having an appropriate blend of focus for the Committee in years base to a services hub that is housing options that are well- internationally competitive. connected to community services to come as it will underpin The rise in professional services, and the jobs that will power our Melbourne’s ongoing growth. the domestic and international economic growth. Using a multi- battle for talent, productivity disciplinary approach, the challenges, digital disruption and Committee will submit practical technological innovation, will ideas for dealing effectively with the continue to shape our economic key challenges of urban infill versus competitiveness. A strong, globally urban sprawl, housing affordability, competitive future economy will be community connectivity, and a priority focus for the Committee support services. in years to come as it will underpin Liveability Melbourne’s ongoing growth. To maintain this status, we must Infrastructure continue to provide exceptional The Committee will continue to healthcare, education, sport, and build on its infrastructure agenda recreation services. Our liveability that is critical to Melbourne’s enhances our reputation as an liveability, productive capacity, internationally appealing, safe and innovation. We will expand and welcoming city. Melbourne is on our successful advocacy for already known as Australia’s cultural the design and delivery of an capital, and we will continue to integrated transport system that support the development of our effectively moves people, freight, artistic and cultural assets. and utilities around our growing city. The right projects are as important as the right funding. We will continue to provide a strong voice for innovative mechanisms to finance development.

7 Our Work Since 1985 the Committee has taken a strong non-partisan leadership position and engaged with leading organisations from all sectors, committed to creating a better Melbourne.

The expertise of our varied Melbourne 4.0 Taskforce Prioritising Infrastructure membership informs our policy The Committee established the The Committee has long advocated positions. Our input is valued Melbourne 4.0 Taskforce to for an independent Infrastructure by political leaders, the media, prepare Greater Melbourne for the prioritisation entity. Our 2015 the business community, and accelerating speed of innovation discussion paper The case for civic leaders. Recent Committee and disruption that has catapulted an independent Infrastructure initiatives include: us to the early stages of the Victoria outlined best practice ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’. The principles for independence, Melbourne 4.0 Taskforce aims to accountability, and transparency. develop a clear understanding of The Andrews Government delivered the future economic environment on its election commitment and and provide reliable and informed established Infrastructure Victoria policy programs to help position in September 2015. Key principles Melbourne for these future raised in our paper were reflected challenges and opportunities. in its establishment as a source of Preparing our city for the independent, transparent advice on challenges and opportunities infrastructure projects and priorities. of the 21st century, we collaborated The Committee and its members with all sides of Parliament to engage with Infrastructure Victoria establish the Victorian All-Party and Infrastructure Australia on a Parliamentary Group on Artificial range of strategic imperatives. Intelligence, leading the way in More recently, we have advocated the Southern Hemisphere. for the design and implementation We have advocated strongly for of an integrated transport system a mass transit link to Melbourne for Melbourne, and Victoria. In a Airport, submitting five guiding 2019 member survey, 92% of the principles for the Victorian Committee’s members indicated Government to consider as part of that this should be the major priority its Business Case, and endorsing for the Victorian Government. the Sunshine route, pending the outcome of the Business Case. We have encouraged the Federal Government to ensure policy certainty concerning Australia’s skilled migration program, and will continue to advocate for a program that continues to position Australia as an open, attractive country for highly-skilled foreign talent.

Our input is valued by political leaders, the media, the business community, and civic leaders.

9 Metropolitan Collaboration Melbourne Metro rail project Better Housing Today’s Melbourne has The development of Greater and grade separation With our city set to double in size to been shaped by Committee Melbourne as a planned and The Committee called for the eight million people by mid-century, initiatives including: efficient city will require structures unlocking of the capacity of we must get smarter about urban • Creating a connected to ensure long-term strategic our public transport system by development and delivery of regional hub by growing our planning can be delivered removing bottlenecks around housing as social infrastructure. international flight capacity. across the Metropolitan area. the and inner core This involves looking at a range of • and removing level crossings. options to ensure an adequate Building a vibrant waterfront The Committee is currently working community at Docklands. with government, both local and Work on the Melbourne Metro supply of affordable housing, at • Adding to our reputation state, academia, the private sector is underway and grade separation volume, to promote the innovation as Australia’s capital and other stakeholders to test what has commenced on 50 level economy and support key workers. for arts and culture. Metropolitan Governance model crossings with 29 removals Under our Melbourne 4.0 Taskforce, could work for all parties involved. completed. The Victorian the Committee is advocating for • Helping move people and freight across the city more This consultative process will be Government intends to remove a multi-faceted approach to the efficiently with CityLink and used to help inform possible 75 congested level crossings issue of affordable housing with the Western Ring Road. opportunities for creating a model in Melbourne by 2025. a simultaneous policy response • uniform and streamlined approach. in taxation, finance, built-to-rent, Introducing our architectural excess government land and treasures to a new audience Melbourne as a skilled planning. We are also fostering with Open House Melbourne. and life-long learning city and encouraging further synergy • Progressing medical technology To stay competitive, Greater between key stakeholders and health innovation through Melbourne will need access to in affordable housing. the BioMelbourne Network. the right skills and knowledge. • This involves bringing in the right Moving Melbourne Introducing the Free Tram talent and fostering a culture of Like every city growing in a fiscally Zone in Melbourne’s future-focused learning. constrained environment, innovative Central Business District funding and financing mechanisms We raise critical issues to influence The Committee is advocating for infrastructure investment must the debate on Greater Melbourne’s strongly for employers to have be investigated. The Committee’s future development, in both place access to skilled migrants. In Moving Melbourne report offered making and place management. addition, we are exploring what approaches for the government and future learning looks like in private sector to lift productivity educational institutions and the and urban value by planning for our workplace, to which we have, and future transport needs today. will continue, to advocate through submissions and other means using our members’ knowledge.

10 11 Melbourne 4.0 Taskforce

Thriving in 2030 1. Future skills Ongoing Taskforces The speed, breadth, and depth A workforce with a new, 1. Transport of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, diverse range of skill sets Facilitating an integrated which is characterised by a fusion and capabilities, to meet the transport vision for Melbourne of our physical, digital, and demands of a continually that addresses the challenges biological worlds, is transforming changing economy. of technology, population shifts, entire systems of production, 2. Innovative ecosystem freight and mobility agenda’s. management and governance. This The creation of a globally technological and digital revolution 2. Not-for-Profit relevant innovative ecosystem, is fundamentally altering the way we A forward looking Not-for- which increases the number live, work, and relate to one another. Profit strategy to strengthen the of ideas that are successfully industry for the 21st century and Identifying trends commercialised. facilitate a greater awareness of We cannot assume that our city’s success will continue without preparing The Committee established 3. Housing mix the ‘for purpose’ sector. the Melbourne 4.0 Taskforce to An appropriate metropolitan proactively prepare for significant 3. Arts & Culture housing mix designed to global developments arising through An integrated vision for ensure the city is affordable major geopolitical shifts and rapid Melbourne as a vibrant, globally for all Melburnians. technological advancements. recognised destination for arts Through the Taskforce, Committee 4. Competitive internet culture and design. members had the opportunity Cutting-edge internet capabilities to connect with and learn that allow Melbourne-based from business, government, firms to continue to compete academic leaders, and some of in international markets. Melbourne’s brightest startups. 5. Airport link Using a City Strategy Model, An efficient transit link to and members identified external from Melbourne Airport to trends that are outside our control meet demand and enhance but critically impact on Greater for ‘over the horizon’ challenges and opportunities, which are approaching Melbourne’s brand. Melbourne’s economic future. 6. Eastern seaboard transit link Strategic options An efficient transit link connecting Employing a scenario planning cities and regions along process, a range of plausible Australia’s eastern seaboard, futures for Melbourne’s economy which will form the basis of were identified. These provided an east coast megaregion. an excellent platform to identify the nine Strategic Needs that 7. Metropolitan collaboration Melbourne must address to ensure A fit-for-purpose metropolitan our city remains one of international governance structure that significance. Aligning with the can meet new and evolving Committee’s four pillars, these 21st century challenges Strategic Needs will form the basis and opportunities. of the Committee’s advocacy work 8. Eastern seaboard collaboration with unprecedented speed from the fourth industrial revolution. for years to come. Effective collaboration between cities and regions along Australia’s eastern seaboard to boost our economic productivity and innovative capacity.

9. Digital capability Greater understanding and implementation of digital technologies throughout Melbourne, to ensure our city thrives in the digital age.

13 Collaboration

Events Leading Thinker Series Meet the Minister Series The Committee delivers a range Our Leading Thinker Series provides Our Meet the Minister Series of events for our members to come thought-provoking insights into the provides our members access to together to contribute knowledge, important issues facing our city. State and Federal politicians to share ideas, and build valuable Covering current and long- inform and influence the broader connections. All our events term issues, the series focuses debate about Melbourne’s future. take place in a confidential and on the economy and deeper Recent Ministers have included: productive environment under the engagement with the dynamic Mr Tim Pallas MP Chatham House Rule. Targeted Asia-Pacific region. stakeholders and government Treasurer of Victoria representatives also participate Recent Leading Thinkers have included: The Hon. Jacinta Allan MP in these events. Minister for Public Transport Nicholas Davis Minister for Major Projects Head of Society & Innovation World Economic Forum The Hon. Gavin Jennings MLC Special Minister of State Lyell Strambi CEO and MD at Australian Pacific The Hon John Eren MP Airports Corporation Minister for Tourism and Major Events; Sport and Veterans Jo da Silva Founder and Director of The Hon Matthew Guy MP International Development Arup Leader of the Opposition Arjan van Timmeren Professor of Environmental Technology & Design at the Faculty of Architecture at TU Delft and lead Principle Investigator of the Amsterdam-based Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS) Daniel Raven-Ellison Guerrilla Geographer & Creative Explorer Alicia Stephenson Director of Generational Dynamics Incorp

The Committee delivers a range of events for our members to come together to contribute knowledge, share ideas, and build valuable connections.

15 Transport Series Open Mind Forums Roundtables and Taskforces Our Transport Series, which aims Our Open Mind Forums Regular roundtable discussions to foster a greater understanding of bring together the heads of facilitate collaboration and allow Melbourne’s transport challenges, government agencies and members to contribute to the identifies key priorities for action statutory authorities with industry Committee’s position on city and advocates for change. leaders and our members to shaping issues. Members are At recent discussions focusing explore the issues influencing invited to participate in taskforces on roads, public transport and government policies, priorities on major initiatives, providing intelligent transport, key players and decision making processes. specialist knowledge and expertise in Melbourne’s transport sector Recent government to help develop factual and contributing to the conversation representatives have included: forward-looking policy platforms. have included: Recent roundtables have included: Richard Bolt The Hon John Brumby AO Former Secretary • Developing an integrated Department of Economic vision and strategy for the René Lalande Development, Jobs, Transport city as a vibrant, globally CEO and Resources recognised centre for arts Transdev and culture, with our Arts Dr Gillian Miles Jarrett Walker and Culture Roundtable. Former Head of Transport President for Victoria Recent taskforces have included: Jarrett Walker + Associates Dr Gary Johns • Preparing our city for the Nathalie Sassen Commissioner forces of disruption and Head of Customer Experience Australian Charities and Not-for- innovation brought about and Network Design profit Commission (ACNC) by the Fourth Industrial Keolis Downer (Yarra Trams) Revolution, with our flagship Mr John Alexander MP Melbourne 4.0 Taskforce. Chair, House of Representatives • The Strategic Needs for Standing Committee on Melbourne identified through Infrastructure, Transport and Cities the Taskforce are being addressed with a current focus on Airport Link for our city, a sound framework around Artificial Intelligence and a diverse housing mix. • Addressing the relevant challenges to the Not- for-Profit sector, with our recently established Not- for-Profit Taskforce.

16 17 The Committee’s Annual Dinner is Melbourne’s Connecting Annual Dinner Parliamentary Drinks The Committee’s Annual Dinner The Committee’s annual event at premier black tie business networking event. is Melbourne’s premier black tie Parliament House is an informal business networking event. Held opportunity for Foundation in some of the city’s most iconic members to network with members venues, the Committee hosts more of Parliament from all political than 500 members, guests, and parties. The Hon. Shaun Leane dignitaries for a spectacular evening MLC (President of the Legislative celebrating our great city. Council), Ms Cindy Mcleish MP Recent venues which have been (Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party), showcased have included the new and Ms Ellen Sandall MP (Deputy Goldfields Theatre at the Melbourne Leader of the Victorian Greens) Convention and Exhibition Centre, were joined at the 2018 event by Forum Melbourne, Melbourne over 30 other Ministers, Shadow Museum, the playing surface of Ministers and MPs for an evening of Arena, and the conversation and networking. stage of Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hosting State Theatre. As part of the Committee for Melbourne’s benefits, we provide our members with the opportunity to host events. Members are approached to host events to showcase their organisation to our broad membership base and provide a platform for the topics of discussion and guest speakers. Presenting Partnerships The Committee partners with identified events, such as conferences and exhibitions, that are relevant to its agenda of shaping Melbourne’s future. In exchange for showcasing our brand and our work, we provide assistance with event and strategy development as well as access to our networks.

19 Future Focus Group “The future focus group program has been effective in allowing participants to build external networks and to work across sectors on a project that offers a broader canvas. The tailored mentoring opportunities included in the program are a particular strength”.

Professor Linda Kristjanson AO, Vice Chancellor, Swinburne University

Melbourne’s future depends on The program attracts participants “In furtherance of the inspired, informed, experienced from every sector of the and networked leadership. Committee’s membership base. committee’s vision, To create the next generation The combination of participants amongst its greatest of civic-minded leaders, the creates an incubator of ideas and Committee established the Future builds networks that will secure assets must surely Focus Group business and civic Melbourne’s future success. be the alumni and leadership program in 1996. For over 20 years, this unique participants of the The Future Focus Group is program has fostered practical Melbourne’s only dedicated leadership skills by providing future focus group. leadership development program project-based, real-life learning Nowhere is that clearer for emerging leaders from business, experiences and unique government, academia, not-for- access to senior business than in the projects profit and public sectors. The and community leaders. spawned by this group program runs for 21 months, Our 400 strong alumni remain since its inception”. with a new group of participants involved with the Committee’s starting each February. activities via the Alumni Network. Her excellency the They are a new generation of Honourable Linda Dessau AC, leaders making a contribution Governor of Victoria, to our city. Future Focus Group patron.

Melbourne’s future depends on inspired, informed, and experienced leadership.

21 Contribute to shaping a better future for Melbourne

Committee for Melbourne’s three membership categories have been tailored to suit different types of organisations

Foundation Membership Corporate Membership Not-for-Profit Membership For major national and For small and medium For small organisations with international organisations sized organisations deductible gift recipient status $15,000 (plus GST) $7,500 (plus GST) or charitable status $3,800 (plus GST)

Membership Benefits Foundation Corporate Not-for-Profit

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