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Advocacy Priorities

Explore our key regional advocacy initiatives. 

Our Advocacy Priorities are the projects we are currently advocating for with governments and stakeholders. Grounded in our Strategic Themes and supported by a strong evidence base, each priority responds to a significant regional challenge or opportunity.

​Click on a priority below to learn more and download the full advocacy document.

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Improving rail connectivity between Upfield and Wallan to better connect Melbourne's growing northern communities with jobs, education and essential services.

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Creating a faster, more connected and reliable bus network that better links people to jobs, education, healthcare and local services.

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Planning for a new major public hospital in Melbourne's outer north to meet future demand and improve access to emergency and specialist healthcare.

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Expanding the Hume Freeway to improve safety, reduce congestion and strengthen one of Australia's most important freight and commuter corridors.

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Protecting a future transport corridor that will improve freight movement, support population growth and strengthen connections.

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Delivering a connected network of walking, cycling and riding trails that improve active transport, recreation and access across our region. 

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Creating more inclusive employment opportunities by helping people facing barriers to work gain paid experience, skills and pathways into long-term employment.

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Expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support low-emissions transport across Melbourne's north.

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Acknowledgement of Country. The Northern Councils Alliance acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Taungurung people, who are the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Melbourne’s north. We recognise the rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage within our region and their deep and continuing connection to land and waters. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Elders past, present and emerging who have and continue to reside in our region and are an important part of our region’s history and future.

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