What is Council doing?
Hume City Council is committed to advocating for the needs of our community. We actively prepare submissions to government and key stakeholders to ensure Hume’s voice is heard on the issues that matter most. These submissions outline our priorities, provide evidence, and call for action to deliver better outcomes for our residents.
Each submission represents a step towards achieving fair investment, improved services, and stronger opportunities for Hume. Explore the documents below to learn more about our current priorities and how we’re working to make a difference.
Submissions
2026
| Theme |
Submission |
Link |
Date Submitted |
| Waste |
Inquiry into the current state of the Australian tyre industry and any challenges and opportunities for the industry within the context of a circular economy |
|
03/04/2026 |
2025
| Theme |
Submission |
Link |
Date Submitted |
| Financial Sustainability |
Inquiry into Local Government Funding and Fiscal Sustainability |
|
08/12/2025 |
| Governance |
Inquiry into Fraud and Corruption Control in Local Government |
|
04/07/2025 |
| Infrastructure |
Infrastructure Victoria's Draft 30-year infrastructure strategy |
|
30/04/2025 |
| Planning |
Inquiry into wildlife roadstrike in Victoria |
|
30/05/2025 |
| Infrastructure |
Donnybrook Road |
|
12/03/2025 |
| Financial Sustainability |
Local Government Rate Cap Mechanism Statutory Review |
|
03/09/2025 |
| Financial Sustainability |
Ministerial Guidelines for Councils relating to the payment of rates and charges |
|
09/12/2025 |
| Community Services |
Victoria's Multicultural Review |
|
21/05/2025 |
2024
| Year |
Theme |
Submission |
Link |
Date Submitted |
| 2024 |
Growth |
National Urban Policy |
|
24/06/2025 |
| 2024 |
Financial Sustainability |
Inquiry into Local Government Funding and Services |
|
08/06/2024 |
2019
| Year |
Theme |
Submission |
Link |
Date Submitted |
| 2019 |
Waste |
Inquiry into Recycling and Waste Management |
|
10/05/2019 |
2017
| Year |
Theme |
Submission |
Link |
Date Submitted |
| 2017 |
Community Services |
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works |
|
20/01/2017 |