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| Type | Incorporated association |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia |
| Website | http://www.melbourne.org.au |
The Committee for Melbourne is a non-profit organisation based in Melbourne, Australia. The committee was founded in 1985 to bring together businesses, academia and non-profit organisations for activities, networking, and policy advice to government. Its aim is to keep Melbourne as one of the world's most liveable cities.
The committee has been involved with a number of major changes to Melbourne, such as the Melbourne Docklands development, and smaller programs such as Melbourne Green Roofs program, [1] Melbourne Open House, Melbourne's Moving Galleries [2] and many others.
The outcomes of the Committee for Melbourne come in three categories: private sector collaboration, establishing organisations, and shaping government policy.
The Committee for Melbourne gives the prestigious Melbourne Achiever awards. Past winners have included: [3]
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