Advocacy
Council regularly advocates regarding matters that impact the lives of residents.
Click on any of the headings below to learn about advocacy efforts undertaken by Council.
Disaster Recovery Funding Framework review
During 2026, the Federal Government reviewed the current Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to introduce a new framework that is simpler, fairer and more targeted for risk reduction and recovery.
Feedback was sought from all interested parties, including local councils.
To view Gannawarra Shire Council's submission, please click here.
Inquiry into the 2022 Flood Event in Victoria
The Victorian Parliamentary Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee investigated the state’s preparedness for and response to the October-December 2022 floods.
The inquiry looked into the flood event as a whole and the areas affected, and considered factors such as what caused or contributed to the Flood Event; emergency services; government policy; flood mitigation strategies; and the Victoria planning framework.
To learn more about the inquiry, including its final report, please click here.
Council provided a submission to the inquiry, developed with input from residents impacted by the floods, the Gannawarra Community Recovery Committee, flood observers and Council staff. To view this submission, please click here.