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Local Councils in Victoria

Local councils oversee local planning permits and development approvals, making them key stakeholders in implementing buffer zones. The table below lists all 79 Victorian municipal councils with their general contact information and links to councillor lists.

CouncilGeneral Contact EmailPlanning Dept ContactCouncillors
Alpine Shire Council (alpineshire.vic.gov.au)info@alpineshire.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Ararat Rural City Council (ararat.vic.gov.au)council@ararat.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Ballarat City Council (ballarat.vic.gov.au)ballcity@ballarat.vic.gov.auplanninginfo@ballarat.vic.gov.auCouncillors
Banyule City Council (banyule.vic.gov.au)enquiries@banyule.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Bass Coast Shire Council (basscoast.vic.gov.au)basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Baw Baw Shire Council (bawbawshire.vic.gov.au)bawbaw@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Bayside City Council (bayside.vic.gov.au)enquiries@bayside.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Benalla Rural City Council (benalla.vic.gov.au)council@benalla.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Boroondara City Council (boroondara.vic.gov.au)boroondara@boroondara.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Brimbank City Council (brimbank.vic.gov.au)info@brimbank.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Buloke Shire Council (buloke.vic.gov.au)buloke@buloke.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Campaspe Shire Council (campaspe.vic.gov.au)shire@campaspe.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Cardinia Shire Council (cardinia.vic.gov.au)mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Casey City Council (casey.vic.gov.au)caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Central Goldfields Shire Council (centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au)mail@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Colac Otway Shire Council (colacotway.vic.gov.au)inq@colacotway.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Corangamite Shire Council (corangamite.vic.gov.au)shire@corangamite.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Darebin City Council (darebin.vic.gov.au)mailbox@darebin.vic.gov.au–Councillors
East Gippsland Shire Council (eastgippsland.vic.gov.au)feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Frankston City Council (frankston.vic.gov.au)info@frankston.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Gannawarra Shire Council (gannawarra.vic.gov.au)council@gannawarra.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Glen Eira City Council (gleneira.vic.gov.au)mail@gleneira.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Glenelg Shire Council (glenelg.vic.gov.au)enquiry@glenelg.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Golden Plains Shire Council (goldenplains.vic.gov.au)enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Greater Bendigo City Council (bendigo.vic.gov.au)requests@bendigo.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Greater Dandenong City Council (greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au)council@cgd.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Greater Geelong City Council (geelongaustralia.com.au)contactus@geelongcity.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Greater Shepparton City Council (greatershepparton.com.au)council@shepparton.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Hepburn Shire Council (hepburn.vic.gov.au)shire@hepburn.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Hindmarsh Shire Council (hindmarsh.vic.gov.au)info@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Hobsons Bay City Council (hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au)customerservice@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Horsham Rural City Council (hrcc.vic.gov.au)council@hrcc.vic.gov.auplanning@hrcc.vic.gov.auCouncillors
Hume City Council (hume.vic.gov.au)email@hume.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Indigo Shire Council (indigoshire.vic.gov.au)indigoshire@indigoshire.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Kingston City Council (kingston.vic.gov.au)info@kingston.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Knox City Council (knox.vic.gov.au)knoxcc@knox.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Latrobe City Council (latrobe.vic.gov.au)latrobe@latrobe.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Loddon Shire Council (loddon.vic.gov.au)loddon@loddon.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Macedon Ranges Shire Council (mrsc.vic.gov.au)mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Manningham City Council (manningham.vic.gov.au)manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Mansfield Shire Council (mansfield.vic.gov.au)council@mansfield.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Maribyrnong City Council (maribyrnong.vic.gov.au)email@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Maroondah City Council (maroondah.vic.gov.au)maroondah@maroondah.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Melbourne City Council (melbourne.vic.gov.au)Use contact formplanning@melbourne.vic.gov.auCouncillors
Melton City Council (melton.vic.gov.au)csu@melton.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Merri-bek City Council (merri-bek.vic.gov.au)info@merri-bek.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Mildura Rural City Council (mildura.vic.gov.au)mrcc@mildura.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Mitchell Shire Council (mitchellshire.vic.gov.au)mitchell@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Moira Shire Council (moira.vic.gov.au)info@moira.vic.gov.au–Administrators (Moira Shire)
Monash City Council (monash.vic.gov.au)mail@monash.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Moonee Valley City Council (mvcc.vic.gov.au)council@mvcc.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Moorabool Shire Council (moorabool.vic.gov.au)info@moorabool.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council (mornpen.vic.gov.au)customerservice@mornpen.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Mount Alexander Shire Council (mountalexander.vic.gov.au)info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Moyne Shire Council (moyne.vic.gov.au)moyne@moyne.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Murrindindi Shire Council (murrindindi.vic.gov.au)msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Nillumbik Shire Council (nillumbik.vic.gov.au)nillumbik@nillumbik.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Northern Grampians Shire Council (ngshire.vic.gov.au)ngshire@ngshire.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Port Phillip City Council (portphillip.vic.gov.au)assist@portphillip.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Pyrenees Shire Council (pyrenees.vic.gov.au)pyrenees@pyrenees.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Queenscliffe Borough Council (queenscliffe.vic.gov.au)info@queenscliffe.vic.gov.au–Councillors
South Gippsland Shire Council (southgippsland.vic.gov.au)council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Southern Grampians Shire Council (sthgrampians.vic.gov.au)council@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Stonnington City Council (stonnington.vic.gov.au)council@stonnington.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Strathbogie Shire Council (strathbogie.vic.gov.au)info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Surf Coast Shire Council (surfcoast.vic.gov.au)info@surfcoast.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Swan Hill Rural City Council (swanhill.vic.gov.au)council@swanhill.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Towong Shire Council (towong.vic.gov.au)info@towong.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Wangaratta Rural City Council (wangaratta.vic.gov.au)council@wangaratta.vic.gov.auplanningmail@wangaratta.vic.gov.auCouncillors
Warrnambool City Council (warrnambool.vic.gov.au)wbool_city@warrnambool.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Wellington Shire Council (wellington.vic.gov.au)enquiries@wellington.vic.gov.au–Councillors
West Wimmera Shire Council (westwimmera.vic.gov.au)council@westwimmera.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Whitehorse City Council (whitehorse.vic.gov.au)customer.service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Whittlesea City Council (whittlesea.vic.gov.au)info@whittlesea.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Wodonga City Council (wodonga.vic.gov.au)info@wodonga.vic.gov.auplanning@wodonga.vic.gov.auCouncillors
Wyndham City Council (wyndham.vic.gov.au)mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Yarra City Council (yarracity.vic.gov.au)info@yarracity.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Yarra Ranges Shire Council (yarraranges.vic.gov.au)mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au–Councillors
Yarriambiack Shire Council (yarriambiack.vic.gov.au)info@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au–Councillors

Victorian State Members of Parliament

Victoria’s state legislators can influence planning laws and health regulations relevant to fuel station buffer zones. Below are contacts for all Members of the Victorian Parliament, separated by house.

Legislative Assembly (Lower House)

Member (Assembly)ElectorateEmailOffice Phone
Juliana Addison MPWendoureejuliana.addison@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5331 1003
Hon. Jacinta Allan MP (Premier of Victoria)Bendigo Eastjacinta.allan@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5443 2144
Brad Battin MP (Opposition Leader)Berwickbrad.battin@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5953 0216
Jade Benham MPMildurajade.benham@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5021 2828
Roma Britnell MPSouth-West Coastroma.britnell@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5562 2860
Colin Brooks MPBundooracolin.brooks@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9467 5657
Josh Bull MPSunburyjosh.bull@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9740 4091
Tim Bull MPGippsland Easttim.bull@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5152 3491
Martin Cameron MPMorwellmartin.cameron@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5133 9088
Hon. Anthony Carbines MPIvanhoeanthony.carbines@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9457 5328
Hon. Ben Carroll MPNiddrieben.carroll@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9379 5879
Roma Britnell MPSouth-West Coastroma.britnell@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5562 2860
Hon. Colin Brooks MPBundooracolin.brooks@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9467 5657
Josh Bull MPSunburyjosh.bull@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9740 4091
Tim Bull MPGippsland Easttim.bull@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5152 3491
Martin Cameron MPMorwellmartin.cameron@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5133 9088
Hon. Anthony Carbines MPIvanhoeanthony.carbines@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9457 5328
Hon. Ben Carroll MPNiddrieben.carroll@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9379 5879
Roma Britnell MPSouth-West Coastroma.britnell@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5562 2860

Legislative Council (Upper House)

Member (Council)RegionEmailOffice Phone
Ryan Batchelor MLCSouthern Metro.ryan.batchelor@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9557 1500
Melina Bath MLCEastern Victoriamelina.bath@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5174 7066
John Berger MLCSouthern Metro.john.berger@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 7008 8466
Hon. Lizzie Blandthorn MLCWestern Metro.lizzie.blandthorn@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9689 6373
Jeff Bourman MLCEastern Victoriajeff.bourman@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5623 2999
Gaelle Broad MLCNorthern Victoriagaelle.broad@parliament.vic.gov.au1300 423 553
Katherine Copsey MLCSouthern Metro.katherine.copsey@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9530 8399
Georgie Crozier MLCSouthern Metro.georgie.crozier@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 7005 8699
Hon. David Davis MLCSouthern Metro.david.davis@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9827 6655
Moira Deeming MLCWestern Metro.moira.deeming@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 8338 0208
Hon. Enver Erdogan MLCNorthern Metro.enver.erdogan@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 8651 2960
Jacinta Ermacora MLCWestern Victoriajacinta.ermacora@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9651 8238
David Ettershank MLCWestern Metro.david.ettershank@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9317 5900
Michael Galea MLCSouth-Eastern Metro.michael.galea@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 7501 8688
Aiv Puglielli (Ansa) Gray-Barberio MLCNorthern Metro.ansa.gray-barberio@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9348 2622
Dr. Renee Heath MLCEastern Victoriarenee.heath@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 5941 1112
Mrs. Ann-Marie Hermans MLCSouth-Eastern Metro.ann-marie.hermans@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9794 7667
Hon. Shaun Leane MLCNorth-Eastern Metro.shaun.leane@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9887 0255
Hon. David Limbrick MLCSouth-Eastern Metro.david.limbrick@parliament.vic.gov.au(03) 9584 4013

Key State Government Departments, Agencies & Officials

These departments, agencies, and officials play significant roles in planning and health regulations relevant to fuel station siting:

Department / Agency / OfficialRelevance to CampaignContactWebsite / Info
Department of Transport and Planning (Vic)Oversees state-wide transport and land-use planning policy (could set planning guidelines).Phone: (03) 9655 6666DTP Victoria
Department of Health – Environmental Health Unit (Vic)Sets health standards (air quality, toxic exposure) and advice on public health impacts.Phone: 1300 761 874Email: Environmental.HealthUnit@health.vic.gov.auHealth Vic – Environmental Health
EPA Victoria (Environment Protection Authority)Regulator for environmental pollution (fuel vapor emissions, soil/air quality near sites).Phone: 1300 372 842 (1300 EPA VIC)Email: contact@epa.vic.gov.auepa.vic.gov.au
Hon. Sonya Kilkenny MP – Minister for PlanningState Minister responsible for planning laws and policies.Email: sonya.kilkenny@parliament.vic.gov.auPhone: (03) 9658 4301 (Minister’s Ofc)Minister’s page
Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP – Minister for HealthState Minister responsible for public health policy and regulations.Email: minister.health@health.vic.gov.auPhone: (03) 9096 8561 (Minister’s Ofc)Minister’s page
Chief Health Officer, VictoriaProvides expert health advice and guidelines (e.g. on air quality, public health near industrial sites).Contact via online form (Office of CHO)About CHO

Federal MPs (House of Representatives)

All federal Members of Parliament representing Victorian electorates (House of Representatives) are listed below. While fuel station zoning is primarily a state/local issue, federal MPs can advocate for national environmental or health standards.

Federal MP (Vic)ElectorateEmailElectorate Office Phone
Mary Doyle MPAston (Vic)mary.doyle.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9887 3890
Hon. Catherine King MPBallarat (Vic)catherine.king.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 5338 8123
Ms Lisa Chesters MPBendigo (Vic)lisa.chesters.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 5443 9055
Hon. Julian Hill MPBruce (Vic)julian.hill.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9791 7770
Ms Maria Vamvakinou MPCalwell (Vic)maria.vamvakinou.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9367 5216
Mr Aaron Violi MPCasey (Vic)aaron.violi.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9727 0799
Dr Carina Garland MPChisholm (Vic)carina.garland.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9808 3188
Hon. Ged Kearney MPCooper (Vic)ged.kearney.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9416 8690
Ms Libby Coker MPCorangamite (Vic)libby.coker.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 5261 7683
Hon. Richard Marles MPCorio (Vic)richard.marles.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 5221 3033
Hon. Michael Sukkar MPDeakin (Vic)michael.sukkar.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9874 1711
Ms Jodie Belyea MPDunkley (Vic)(No public email listed)(03) 9781 2333
Ms Zoe McKenzie MPFlinders (Vic)zoe.mckenzie.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 5977 9082
Hon. Dr Daniel Mulino MPFraser (Vic)daniel.mulino.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9070 1974
Hon. Tim Watts MPGellibrand (Vic)tim.watts.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9687 7661
Hon. Darren Chester MPGippsland (Vic)darren.chester.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 5144 6744
Ms Zoe Daniel MPGoldstein (Vic)zoe.daniel.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9557 4644
Hon. Brendan O’Connor MPGorton (Vic)brendan.o%27connor.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 8390 6166
Mr Sam Rae MPHawke (Vic)sam.rae.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9070 1960
Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah MPHiggins (Vic)michelle.ananda-rajah.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9822 4422
Ms Cassandra Fernando MPHolt (Vic)cassandra.fernando.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 8790 0556
Hon. Clare O’Neil MPHotham (Vic)clare.oneil.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9545 6211
Ms Helen Haines MPIndi (Vic)helen.haines.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 5721 7077
Hon. Mark Dreyfus KC MPIsaacs (Vic)mark.dreyfus.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9580 4651
Hon. Kate Thwaites MPJagajaga (Vic)kate.thwaites.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9459 1411
Dr Monique Ryan MPKooyong (Vic)monique.ryan.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9326 2900
Mr Jason Wood MPLa Trobe (Vic)jason.wood.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9768 9164
Ms Joanne Ryan MPLalor (Vic)joanne.ryan.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9742 5800
Mr Josh Burns MPMacnamara (Vic)josh.burns.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9534 8126
Dr Anne Webster MPMallee (Vic)anne.webster.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 5021 5987
Hon. Bill Shorten MPMaribyrnong (Vic)bill.shorten.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9326 1300
Mr Rob Mitchell MPMcEwen (Vic)rob.mitchell.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 5716 3000
Mr Adam Bandt MPMelbourne (Vic)adam.bandt.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9417 0772
Mr Keith Wolahan MPMenzies (Vic)keith.wolahan.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9848 9900
Mr Russell Broadbent MPMonash (Vic)russell.broadbent.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 5623 2064
Mr Sam Birrell MPNicholls (Vic)(No public email listed)(03) 5821 5371
Hon. Andrew Giles MPScullin (Vic)andrew.giles.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9497 9783
Hon. Dan Tehan MPWannon (Vic)dan.tehan.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 5572 1100 / (03) 5561 6405
Mr Peter Khalil MPWills (Vic)peter.khalil.mp@aph.gov.au(03) 9350 5777

Senators for Victoria (Federal Senate)

Victoria is represented by 12 Senators in the Australian Parliament. They may assist on federal environmental or health policies. Each Senator’s state office contact is provided:

Senator (Victoria)EmailState Office PhoneOffice Address (Victoria)
Sen. Ralph Babetsenator.babet@aph.gov.au(03) 9070 1900Suite 2, 77 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren VIC 3805
Sen. Raff Cicconesenator.ciccone@aph.gov.au(03) 9894 2098Suite 12.01, Level 12, 1 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Sen. Lisa Darmaninsenator.darmanin@aph.gov.au(03) 9232 8260Level 3 (North), 4 Treasury Place, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Sen. Hon. Sarah Hendersonsenator.henderson@aph.gov.au(03) 5221 5900 / 1300 020 292231–233 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220
Sen. Steph Hodgins-Maysenator.hodgins-may@aph.gov.au(03) 9381 14464 Treasury Place, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Sen. Hon. Jane Humesenator.hume@aph.gov.au(03) 9428 1773223–227 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121
Sen. Hon. Bridget McKenziesenator.mckenzie@aph.gov.au(02) 6024 2560172 High Street, Wodonga VIC 3690
Sen. James Patersonsenator.paterson@aph.gov.au(03) 9690 2201Ground Floor, 63 York Street, South Melbourne VIC 3002
Sen. Jana Stewartsenator.stewart@aph.gov.au(03) 9070 1920293 Spring Street, Reservoir VIC 3073
Sen. Lidia Thorpesenator.thorpe@aph.gov.au(03) 9070 1950474 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
Sen. David Vansenator.van@aph.gov.au(03) 9008 468818 Park Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Sen. Hon. Jess Walshsenator.walsh@aph.gov.au(03) 9381 5448240–250 Lygon Street, Brunswick East VIC 3057

(All federal contact information is drawn from official Parliament directories. We recommend reaching out with a concise explanation of the buffer zone campaign and how it relates to their role or community.)