Reference Groups
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PORT Community Consultative Committee
The Port of Hastings Corporation hosts the Community Consultation Committee (CCC) meetings biannually.
The CCC provides an opportunity to establish and maintain effective relationships with key port stakeholders and the local community.
Please contact us for further information.
Previous meeting minutes (5 March 2026)
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, SECURITY 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