1. RCV Advocacy Campaigns
Lenny Jenner

2. Advocacy principles Representation:
A commitment to pursue opportunities and advocate for and with all of our members councils.
Collaboration:
A commitment to work collaboratively, build partnerships and focus on developing shared goals.
Equity:
A commitment to addressing the challenges facing rural communities and rural Councils.

3. Member funds - $130,000 per year
Advocacy efforts (1)
Member funds - $130,000 per year

4. Advocacy efforts (2) Major submissions to State Government:
2018/19 Budget Submission
Formal response to the Local Government Act Exposure Draft
Formal response to the KPMG report on the Sustainability of Regional and Rural Councils
Meetings with key stakeholders:
Victorian Skills Commissioner – Jobs and training in rural Victoria
NBN Co – effective coverage in rural Victoria
VicTrack – opportunities and issues on VicTrack land

5. Advocacy efforts (3) Key media statements:
Impact of international recycling reforms on rural communities and Councils
Seeking an allocation of funds from Snowy Hydro asset sale to rural Victoria
Representation on Committees:
Rural and Regional Council Sustainability Reform Program
MAV Consultative Committee for study on “The optimal population for Victoria and its regions to 2050”

6. Lead advocacy message

7. 1. Roads and infrastructure
Rural Roads Support Fund – $200 million over 4 years
VicRoads funding to key rural roads – $100 million over 4 years
Liveable Rural Communities Fund – $100 million over 4 years

8. 2. Smarter service delivery
State takeover of funding for rural crossing supervisors
Moving fire prevention activities into the CFA’s budget

9. 3. A strong voice
Ongoing funding for Rural Councils Victoria – $3.5 million over 4 years
Establishing a Cabinet Minister for Rural Communities

10. 4. Financial sustainability
Collaborative procurement projects – $5 million allocation
Energy saving projects – $4 million allocation

11. State Budget / Election campaign
State Government communications campaign
Meetings with Key Ministers:
Treasurer Tim Pallas
Minister for Regional Development - Jaala Pulford
Minister Roads and Road Safety - Luke Donnellan
Minister for Local Government - Marlene Kairouz

12. State Budget / Election sampaign
Community communications campaign
Community Innovators Competition
Highlight the innovative and creative work rural Victorians are already doing in their communities
Provides case studies to increase the profile and level of public attention and support for the campaign
Reinforce the link between the competition and the campaign for addressing issues impacting on rural Victoria
Announce and highlight the winners at the Rural Summit in May