Dear friends, letting you in on some ACTIONs at Save our Seat!
RALLY THIS WEEK
When: Thursday, 28 November, 11 AM – 2 PM
VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT - STEPS
Your presence will make a powerful statement. It is the last sitting day of State Parliament for 2024. It is a gentle protest - we will have signs, leaflets and our amazingly powerful banners. JOIN US IF YOU CAN!
Donations are essential to amplify our message and take on these powerful business interests. Your contribution will directly fund:
*Social media advertising to reach more people.
*Printing and distributing materials like signage, pamphlets, and posters.
*Monthly Website costs.
*Paint for signs (note we are using recycled signs and only need paint).
We’re committed to full transparency in how funds are used because every dollar matters in this fight against this proposal. We are registered with Consumer Affairs Victoria as “Protect our Precious Peninsula”. As we are not a registered Charity with the ACNC, donations are NOT tax deductible.
The Save our Seat Website holds much information about our fight.
*Review the Plans and Reports submitted to the Minister for Planning.
*Contact details for MP’s and Councillors
*Learn about Save Our Seat Concerns
*DONATE to help us raise awareness
GET A SIGN
As we all know, having a SIGN on your fence is a powerful way to show support for important causes—it sparks conversations and helps spread the word. To get your sign, simply email us, and we'll arrange delivery or pickup.
ABOUT THE PLANNING PROCESS
On September 6, 2024, Arthurs Seat Eagle submitted an application to the Minister for Planning, The Hon. Sonya Kilkenny MP, under a special pathway established in response to COVID-19. Known as the Significant Economic Development Pathway within the Development Facilitation Program, this process is designed to fast-track certain projects.
“The Minister for Planning has established the Development Facilitation Program (DFP) to make faster decisions for priority projects.”
“The Development Facilitation Program (DFP) is an accelerated assessment pathway for eligible projects to inject investment into the Victorian economy, keep people in jobs and create homes for people. All applications lodged to the DFP will be determined by the Minister for Planning or the Department of Transport and Planning under delegation.”
To qualify for this "FAST-TRACKED" process, the project must have a value of over $10 million. This allows the proposal to bypass local government review, and if approved by the Planning Minister, it will not be subject to VCAT under this program.
Currently, the Planning Minister is requesting additional reports and seeking further clarification from the developers. Once all required reports have been submitted, there will be a 14-day window for individuals and groups to make formal submissions in opposition to the proposal. If you have concerns or questions, the Minister will look at them now and you should email her directly. sonya.kilkenny@parliament.vic.gov.au
Thanks again for your support and remember SHARE to CARE!
All the best, Save our Seat Team