Rename Port Phillip Bay to Frankston Bay


Rename Port Phillip Bay to Frankston Bay
The issue
I have a deep appreciation for Frankston and often find myself questioning, "Who's Philip anyway?" In this spirit, I propose that we rename Port Phillip Bay to Bay Of Frankston. Port Phillip Bay, currently named after the first governor of New South Wales, Arthur Phillip, has a rich history tied to the indigenous Australians who’ve lived on this land for over 40,000 years prior to British colonisation. However, we find ourselves in a time where change is not only needed, but celebrated. It’s time to bring the name home - to give credit to a place that has always been a tremendous part of Victoria's picturesque coast. It's not about erasing history, but about writing a future chapter that respects and acknowledges the growth and evolution of our community. Please join me in this exercise of love and respect for the city we cherish so much. Sign this petition to support the renaming of Port Phillip Bay to Frankston Bay.
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The issue
I have a deep appreciation for Frankston and often find myself questioning, "Who's Philip anyway?" In this spirit, I propose that we rename Port Phillip Bay to Bay Of Frankston. Port Phillip Bay, currently named after the first governor of New South Wales, Arthur Phillip, has a rich history tied to the indigenous Australians who’ve lived on this land for over 40,000 years prior to British colonisation. However, we find ourselves in a time where change is not only needed, but celebrated. It’s time to bring the name home - to give credit to a place that has always been a tremendous part of Victoria's picturesque coast. It's not about erasing history, but about writing a future chapter that respects and acknowledges the growth and evolution of our community. Please join me in this exercise of love and respect for the city we cherish so much. Sign this petition to support the renaming of Port Phillip Bay to Frankston Bay.
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Petition created on 15 February 2025