Thursday, 4 June 2026

 Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) presented a petition bearing 794 signatures:

The petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council that the governance and funding model administered by Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV) has failed to deliver financial sustainability and has particularly disadvantaged Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort.

Victorian alpine resorts have endured over two decades of financial instability, with even stronger performing resorts unable to fund long-term asset renewal.

ARV’s centralised model has driven cross subsidisation, higher costs, constrained development and reduced services.

Mt Baw Baw has faced significant service cuts in both seasons while operating costs have increased, weakening its viability despite contributing $37 million annually to Gippsland and providing an affordable, accessible alpine experience. Stakeholder confidence has been eroded.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council call on the Government to review the Alpine Resorts Victoria’s centralised governance model, in particular the flawed funding model, and provide targeted funding that reflects Mt Baw Baw’s economic, social and strategic importance to Gippsland and Victoria’s alpine system.