The SouthWest Victoria Alliance facilitates government, industry and community working together for the benefit of our entire region.

2026 Victorian Budget submission

Our proposals for funding initiatives in the 2026 Victorian Budget.

The South West Victoria Alliance has released its formal submission to the government ahead of next year’s budget.

“Southwest Victoria needs immediate and sustained government investment to stay strong and prosper,” SWVA Chair Cr Ben Blain said.

The SWVA platform urges the Victorian Government to boost support for the south-west, through:

Extra drought assistance: $250,000 per council across South West Victoria to support urgent drought response and resilience measures ($1.25 million total).
Road safety and productivity upgrades: $50 million to deliver targeted improvements on high-traffic roads used by industry and tourism.
A visitation boost: $5 million for Visit Victoria to deliver a dedicated summer campaign promoting South West Victoria and encouraging meaningful visitation, and
Regional energy planning: $2 million to deliver a comprehensive evaluation and plan for the region.

STATE ELECTION PLATFORM 2026

Building the Foundations for a Stronger South West.

The SouthWest Victoria Alliance has released its State Election Platform 2026, calling for smart, long-term investment to help south west Victoria attract and retain people, unlock economic potential and prepare for the future. SWVA_State Election Platform 2026.pdf

“The next phase of growth in south west Victoria depends on smart investment in infrastructure and people.”

The SWVA platform urges the Victorian Government to support the south-west through:

A new $1 billion Regional Growth and Liveability Fund — split between economic development and productivity projects, and community infrastructure and liveability projects.
Economic development and job creation — including childcare and early years support, local industry investment, workforce attraction, housing and industrial land activation.
Community infrastructure and liveability upgrades — including health and wellbeing support, recreation hubs, community facilities and tourism investment.
Better transport connections — including improved train services, highway and arterial road upgrades, regional road maintenance and a dedicated local roads fund.

About the SWVA region

SouthWest Victoria Alliance advocates on behalf of communities across a vast region that includes the shires of Corangamite, Glenelg, Moyne, Southern Grampians and the City of Warrnambool.

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State Election Platform 2026

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2026-06-25

Resources STATE ELECTION PLATFORM 2026 Building the Foundations for a Stronger South West. The SouthWest Victoria Alliance has released its State Election Platform …