Committee for Melbourne

The Committee for Melbourne is an apolitical, non-profit, member-based organisation based in Melbourne, Australia, that works to benefit the city's long-term future.

Committee for Melbourne
Company typeIncorporated association
Founded1985
HeadquartersMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Websitemelbourne.org.au

History

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The committee was founded in 1985 by Pamela M. Warrender, daughter of Sir Norman Myer and husband of Simon Warrender.[1]

Simon Warrender Jnr founded the Melbourne Prize Trust in 2004, which was an initiative of the Committee for Melbourne.

Description

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The Committee for Melbourne is an apolitical member-based organisation that seeks to have a positive impact on the long-term development of Greater Melbourne. It aims to bring together businesses, academia and non-profit organisations for activities, networking, and policy advice to government. Its aim is to keep Melbourne as one of the world's most liveable cities.[2]

Activities

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The committee has been involved with a number of major changes to Melbourne, such as the Melbourne Docklands development, and smaller programs such as Melbourne Green Roofs program,[3] Melbourne Open House, Melbourne's Moving Galleries[4] and many others.

The outcomes of the Committee for Melbourne come in three categories: private sector collaboration, establishing organisations, and shaping government policy.

Melbourne Achiever Award

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The Committee for Melbourne gives the prestigious Melbourne Achiever awards. Past winners have included:[5]

References

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  1. ^ Carbone, Suzanne (16 May 2011). "The whole truth on lie-detector expert". The Age. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Who We Are". Committee For Melbourne. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Melbourne News, April '09" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 March 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  4. ^ "About Moving Galleries | Moving Galleries | Melbourne, Australia". Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  5. ^ "The Melbourne Achiever Awards". Committee for Melbourne. Committee for Melbourne. Archived from the original on 30 May 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
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