Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester met with Chair of the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Gippsland Committee Kellie O’Callaghan (pictured) in Parliament last week.
The RDA Gippsland committee aims to promote regional economic development. It engages with agencies, local councils, industry bodies, and the private sector to advocate for projects that align with regional priorities.
With Gippsland well positioned to capitalise on new opportunities in energy, value-adding to food and fibre, tourism and advanced manufacturing, the RDA Gippsland committee is working with the private sector and all levels of government to promote our broader region’s interests.
The current consultation phase with all six councils in the Gippsland region—Latrobe, Baw Baw, East Gippsland, Wellington, Bass Coast, and South Gippsland—was a key topic in RDA Gippsland’s discussions with Mr Chester as they prepare the next regional plan.
