Interesting people regularly stop by to catch up with the Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester in Canberra.
It was no different when Alex Keith, an agronomist and a triathlete from Wy Yung, called in to see Mr Chester at his Parliament House office last week.
Ms Keith, who works on soil and crop management at Bulmer Farms, was visiting the national capital as a member of the 18-strong National Vegetable Industry leadership program, Growing Leaders 2017.
“I am fortunate that in my position I get the opportunity to meet many interesting, inspiring people involved with all kinds of different things,” Mr Chester said.
“I particularly enjoy crossing paths with young professionals from Gippsland, who are making their mark and creating interesting lives for themselves.”
The six-month leadership program has now wrapped up, but 29-year-old won’t be looking to relax: she’s off to Rotterdam this week to represent Australia at the World Triathlon Grand Final.
“I’ve really enjoyed being a part of the leadership program. We’ve had the opportunity to meet MPs and department officials and get an insider’s look at the workings of Canberra. It’s been really interesting,” Ms Keith said.
“Now, I’m off to Rotterdam for a challenge of a different kind!”
