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BCG is a group of local residents from across Boroondara focussing upon the housing reforms

BCG has an established community presence through FaceBook, Instagram, a website, email updates and
delivery of 30,000+ flyers on foot

BCG works closely with the local heritage group, Boroondara Heritage Group.

BCG is part of an extensive “network” of similar minded community groups across Melbourne.

BCG is not affiliated with any political party. It is a grass roots group working around the kitchen table
supported by our small army of volunteers.

List of flyers

Achievements

BCG was established with a mission to

  • raise awareness amongst the local community about housing and planning reforms, in particular the Activity Centre
    Program and ResCode reforms, recognising that within the community there is a range of views
  • advocate on behalf of its members for better planning. Planning for growth that is council-led, genuinely
    consultative with all relevant stakeholders – including heritage experts – to deliver housing that retains that which
    makes Boroondara the place people love to live

Advocacy has included

  • extensive liaison with Boroondara Council
  • extensive liaison with all Victorian political parties including the cross bench
  • initiating support for sponsorship of a Parliamentary Petition. Over 5,000 signatures were tabled in the
    Legislative Council triggering a debate calling upon the Government to cease and desist the Activity Centre
    program and recommence discussions with local councils and communities
  • lobbying for a disallowance motion to be moved in the Legislative Council which resulted in the Greens & Legalise
    Cannabis convening a Legislative Council Inquiry into the Activity Centre and ResCode reforms
  • submission to Legislative Council Inquiry into Activity Centres & ResCode reforms – here
  • appearing as a witness at that Inquiry with 3 other community groups
  • submission to Legislative Council Inquiry into Consultation Practices in Planning – here
  • extensive interview for ABC 7:30 Report – February 2025
  • liaison with the Department of Planning on consultations
  • presented at multiple local planning and housing forums
  • active with 35 other community organisations with similar concerns