Reference Groups

Port Community Liaison Group

Previously called the Community Consultative Committee (CCC), the Community Liaison Group (CLG) is a biannual forum between the Port of Hastings and local community, business and special interest representatives to share information on matters relating to our Port operations.

Expressions of interest now open

Expressions of interest are now open for interested stakeholder who would like to be considered to join the CLG.

To apply:

• Please read the proposed Terms of Reference

• Submit an application via the Survey Link

OR

• Download a printed application form

• Mail to PO Box 105, Hastings, Victoria 3915 Australia

The CLG will meet twice a year at the Port of Hastings office (1D Stony Point Road, Crib Point).

If you have any questions, please contact us at engage@portofhastings.vic.gov.au

VRET Community Reference Group (CRG)

In 2025, a dedicated Community Reference Group (CRG) was established for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal.  

The CRG is comprised of a range of community, business and special interest representatives, and is chaired independently.  

The CRG meets quarterly and minutes are published on the Terminal website. 

More information on the CRG membership, minutes and Terms of Reference can be found here: https://renewableenergyterminal.com.au/community/reference-group  

Port Emergency Management, Safety Group (EMSG)

The EMSG is chaired by PoHC and is comprised of commercial port operators, local emergency services and local and state agencies.  

The purpose of the EMSG is to provide updates on Safety, Security and Port matters and encourage information sharing and transparency between operators.  

The EMSG includes membership from:  

• Port of Hastings Corporation (Chair) 

• Ports Victoria 

• United Petroleum 

• Victoria Police 

• Esso (Exxon Mobil)  

• BlueScope Steel 

• Environment Protection Authority Victoria  

• Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 

• Bass Coast Shire Council 

• Country Fire Authority  

• Oil Response Company of Australia 

• Svitzer  

• Australian Border Force 

• Water Police  

• Western Port Ferries  

• Department of Transport and Planning