About us

Committee for Melbourne brings together leaders and organisations committed to shaping a thriving future for our city.

We unite expertise from across business, government, academia and the community to influence policy, drive reform and advance Melbourne’s long term prosperity.

As an independent, cross sector convenor, we create the conditions for leaders to engage on the issues that matter most and turn ideas into meaningful impact.

Our story

Committee for Melbourne builds on a legacy of more than 175 years of business, civic and advocacy leadership in Victoria.

Founded in 1985 by Pamela Warrender OAM, the organisation was established to bring together leaders to champion the decisions needed to strengthen Melbourne’s economic and civic development.

In 2024, Committee for Melbourne merged with the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, combining a long history of business representation with a strong focus on city shaping policy and collaborative leadership.

Today, Committee for Melbourne continues this legacy as a platform for influence, connection and leadership, focused on shaping the future of Melbourne and Victoria.

Our role

We focus on:

• Convening leaders across sectors to shape Melbourne’s future
• Influencing policy and reform through evidence led advocacy
• Connecting organisations to the networks and decisions that matter