Latest News
• Add My News • Search Old News
Ingram condemns proposed DPI job losses in far eastBy Craig Ingram - 21st July 2005 - Back to News Independent Member for Gippsland East, Craig Ingram, has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Bob Cameron, to guarantee that the jobs of local doggers employed by the Department of Primary Industries will not be lost under a proposed departmental restructure.
Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Mr Ingram called on the Minister to guarantee that those positions in places like Orbost will be maintained to provide services to those communities.
"The proposed DPI structure has no catchment management officers east of Bairnsdale, which is about eight per cent of the state of Victoria," Mr Ingram said.
"Many areas of operation relating to Orbost, Cann River, Bonang, Deddick, Combienbar, Bendoc and Tubbut will be changed to be managed through Bairnsdale.
"It will be inefficient and offers no support to these rural communities. "I have condemned the DPI’s proposal and called on the Minister for Agriculture to guarantee that those positions in places like Orbost will be maintained, and to ensure that there are no cutbacks to Parks Victoria, which has been rumoured around East Gippsland over the past few weeks," Mr Ingram concluded.
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
Related Articles- Danny O’Brien condemns sudden AKD Yarram timber mill closure, 73 jobs lost, pledges support for affected community
Gippsland South MP Danny O’Brien says sudden AKD Yarram timber mill closure, costing 73 jobs, devastates the community, pledging support for affected families, workers, and local businesses during this crisis. - Melina Bath condemns Labor for blocking protest bill and failing to protect police, businesses, and public safety
Labor, backed by the Greens and minor parties, blocked Nationals and Liberals legislation to ban protest face coverings, which Melina Bath said betrayed police, small businesses, and public safety across Victoria. - Melina Bath condemns Labor government for recycled road funding spin and failure to deliver real investment
Melina Bath has accused the Allan government of recycling old road funding announcements, labelling them propaganda and demanding genuine investment to address the worsening condition of regional Victoria's neglected roads. - Danny O'Brien condemns Labor for empty social housing amid growing waitlists and rental shortages in Gippsland
Danny O'Brien has criticised Labor for leaving social housing vacant as waitlists grow, citing fewer homes, shrinking rental availability, rising costs, and failed policies driving investment away in Gippsland South. - Martin Cameron condemns Labor for blocking Jack’s Law, pledges action to combat knife crime
Martin Cameron condemned the Allan Labor government for blocking Jack’s Law, pledging to introduce it if elected, giving police powers to combat knife crime, following its success in other Australian states. - East Gippsland Council to consider proposed changes to Raymond Island Ferry pass system at September meeting
East Gippsland Shire Council will consider proposed Raymond Island Ferry pass changes, including extra landowner passes, renter passes, and future consultation, aiming for fairer allocation and improved functionality from 2026/27. - South Gippsland Shire Council seeks community feedback on two proposed accessible locations for new toilet facilities in Nyora's RSL Park
South Gippsland Shire Council invites feedback on two proposed Nyora RSL Park toilet locations, offering improved safety, accessibility, and amenities. Submissions close Sunday, 12 October 2025.
|
|
