Opportunities to grow Gippsland and future plans for key industries like dairy and timber were key topics of discussion during a meeting between One Gippsland and Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester.
Representatives from the Committee for Gippsland, Regional Development Australia and the Gippsland Local Government Network met with a range of Federal Ministers and their advisers in Canberra to make sure Gippsland’s key industries and challenges were understood by the nation’s decision makers.
Mr Chester said it was important Gippsland community leaders were united in identifying key projects for the region’s growth and commended the group for presenting a coordinated strategy to government representatives.
“It was a great chance to put Gippsland front and centre in the minds of senior Ministers; and I commend the Gippsland representatives who made the journey to Canberra to help lobby for growth in our key industries,” Mr Chester said.
“Gippsland is clearly my priority – always – but it is also important that we have local community leaders able to present a united and coordinated plan for the future of our region.”
Mr Chester said decentralisation was also a topic of discussion with Gippsland ideally placed to capitalise on any opportunities that may arise.
Mr Chester said the region had a successful record of decentralisation with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission office in Traralgon and he was eager to explore further job opportunities for the region.
