Advocacy Campaign Launch – State Election 2026
On 7 May 2026 ABM launched its State Election 2026 Advocacy campaign, Victorian Coastal Commitment.
Advocacy
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ABM advocacy campaign for State Election 2026
ABM have crafted a practical and future focused campaign for the Victorian State Election 2026.
2022 Victorian Election Advocacy Priorities
The ABM, in collaboration with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) provided a submission in response to the draft Victorian Marine and Coastal Policy.
Coastal and Marine Management Plan Guidelines
The ABM, in collaboration with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) provided a submission in response to the draft Coastal and Marine Management Plan Guidelines.
Victorian Recreational Boating Strategy
The Victorian Recreational Boating Strategy sets the vision for the future of boating In Victoria. Each year, action plans will advise investment into boating from the Better Boating Fund, which returns all money collected from licence and registration fees back into upgrades to improve the boating experience.
Marine and Coastal Strategy
The ABM, in collaboration with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) provided a submission in response to the draft Victorian Marine and Coastal Policy.
Management of Port Phillip and Western Port Boating Facilities Discussion Paper
The ABM prepared a submission in response to the Port Phillip and Western Port Boating Facilities Discussion Paper, in partnership with the councils of Westernport (Cardinia, Casey and Bass Coast Shires).
Draft Marine and Coastal Policy
The ABM, in collaboration with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) provided a submission in response to the draft Victorian Marine and Coastal Policy.
Revised Siting and Design Guidelines
Submission prepared by the Association of Bayside Municipalities in partnership with the Municipal Association of Victoria, on advice from Victorian coastal councils.
Personal Watercraft and Jet Skis
The ABM called on Maritime Safety Victoria, Parks Victoria and Water Police to increase education, patrolling and enforcement of personal watercraft (jet skis); and undertake a review of existing boating and swimming zones to improve safety across the Bay