Catherine Bannerman for Wellington Shire Coastal Ward

30/06/2025

Do you support protecting women's only spaces?

I draw your particular attention to section 4.1(6) of the Community Local Law, that addresses use of Council's toilets and bathrooms.

Do you want Wellington Shire to spend time and potentially your money fighting an order from The Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to remove our current local law, which states that:

A person must not enter or use any dressing room, shower or toilet in or at a municipal facility, or any passage leading to it, that is inappropriate for their s*x unless that person is:
a). child under the age of 6 years; or
b). in the care of a responsible person; or
c). a person authorised by the manager.

VCAT has further issued instructions that Council will put the following clause into our local laws, until 4.1(6) is formally removed:

Council will ensure that clause 4.1(6) of the Community Local Law 2021 is not applied to discriminate against transgender or non-binary persons, or where enforcement would be inconsistent with the human rights of non-binary and transgender persons under the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 and the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, in situations where they seek access to Council facilities that are gendered, such as toilets.

I've attached the video from our last meeting where we discussed this issue. It kicks off from 32:23.

Let me, or the Shire directly, know what you think about the proposed changes to our local laws.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYvX424AU3g&list=PLUjFVD1eoGumcE1q5l7Rdyx4dPiSuJQ0j&t=4s

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16/01/2025

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07/11/2024

The results for the Wellington Shire Council election were calculated by The Victorian Electoral Commission this afternoon.
The results will be formally declared tomorrow afternoon (Friday, November 8) from 3.30pm in the Wellington Room at the Port of Sale.

24/10/2024

Make sure your vote is counted. Polling closes today!

Your ballot must be in the post-box by close of business (5pm for Rosedale) in order to be stamped with today’s date.

Alternatively, you can drop your completed ballot into the electoral office in person, until 6pm tonight.

The electoral office is located at the old Fulham TAFE, 19 Lyons Crescent Fulham.

Authorised by Catherine Bannerman, 2-8 Cansick St, Rosedale VIC 3847.

17/10/2024

Don’t forget to cast your vote.
Authorised by Catherine Bannerman, 2-8 Cansick St, Rosedale, Vic 3847

09/10/2024

As many of you are aware, some Rosedale residents received the Port Phillip Council candidate information with their ballot paper for the Coastal Ward.

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has apologised for this error, and is encouraging affected voters to go online to the VEC website to view candidate information.

They have also advised that, "From tomorrow (Thursday 10 October) [voters] can also collect a candidate statement from the Wellington Shire Council election office at Former Fulham TAFE, 19 Lyon Crescent, Fulham.

[The Electoral Commission] can also send the voter a replacement ballot pack. The voter can request a replacement ballot pack by contacting the VEC on 131 832.

Authorised by Catherine Bannerman, 2-8 Cansick St. Rosedale, 3847

03/10/2024

I thoroughly enjoyed hearing from people so passionate about their town and their vision for it.

With the council elections looming it was great to have three of the six Coastal Ward nominees visit last week's Ratepayers' meeting.

Thank you to Cindy Madeley Candidate for Wellington Shire, Cr Marcus McKenzie and Catherine Bannerman for attending our meeting and answering our questions.

📸 Cindy, Marcus and Catherine are pictured with Seaspray Ratepayers Association President Kaylene Wheeler.

30/09/2024

Did you know we have Council elections coming up. Do you know any of the people who are running for our area. Do you know the role of our councilors. On the 7th of October, ballots will begin to be mailed to homes throughout the Wellington Shire, we will have the opportunity to select the candidates we believe, will do the best job for our locality. On Monday 7th October we will hold a forum at the Rosedale Neighbourhood House to hear from these candidates and you will have an opportunity to listen and ask questions as you get the information you need to make an informed decision. See you there.. :)

30/09/2024

Come along on Monday, Oct 7th, and have a chat.

Did you know we have Council elections coming up. Do you know any of the people who are running for our area. Do you know the role of our councilors. On the 7th of October, ballots will begin to be mailed to homes throughout the Wellington Shire, we will have the opportunity to select the candidates we believe, will do the best job for our locality. On Monday 7th October we will hold a forum at the Rosedale Neighbourhood House to hear from these candidates and you will have an opportunity to listen and ask questions as you get the information you need to make an informed decision. See you there.. :)