Gippsland › Latest news › Tim Bull MP
Tim Bull calls for review of Parks Victoria to include Minister's poor performance and mismanagement issues
Tim Bull criticises Parks Victoria review for focusing on CEO removal, urging it also examine Minister's mismanagement, lack of resources, and uncompleted projects like Cape Conran and Mallacoota infrastructure.
The announcement of a review into Parks Victoria should include an examination of the Minister's poor performance, according to Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. Mr Bull, who has long been a critic of what he describes as, "the government's most useless department", said the problems stem from the Minister himself.
With the fifth anniversary of the fires approaching, projects like Cape Conran cabins and Mallacoota infrastructure remain unfinished, hoping the review pressures timely completion
Parks Victoria criticism
Mr Bull said, "In announcing the review, it was also said Parks Victoria CEO, Matt Jackson, will be moved on but replacing him will have little impact unless the Minister himself sets a new agenda and culture within the department."
"Minister Dimopoulos signed off on the rock climbing ban at Mt Arapiles that has caused huge friction between First Nations people and rock climbers, then said one of the reasons for sacking Mr Jackson was because 'current operations need to be improved to meet community expectations'."
"He has also cut the Parks Victoria budget by $96 million, then says the review will look at 'how the organisation can better serve the needs of Victorians and help them enjoy the great outdoors'. Resourcing them properly will be a good start! This simply reads like the CEO taking the fall for a Minister who has completely mismanaged his department," Mr Bull said.
Urgency for overdue projects
Mr Bull said he hoped the change would now result in overdue work being completed locally. "The fifth anniversary of the fires is approaching, and we still have projects like the Cape Conran cabins not started, jetties and day picnic areas around Mallacoota not rebuilt and many tracks and trails not opened."
"One can only hope the review puts pressure on to get this overdue work done. In concluding, I want to make clear my criticism of the department is not a reflection on the local workforce who generally do a very good job, it is the bureaucracy of the department the Minister has been unable to sort out," he said
Pictures from Google Maps.
Source: www.gippsland.com
Published by: news@gippsland.com
Latest News
Coalition promises national food security plan to cut costs and strengthen regional Australia, says David Littleproud
Darren Chester confirms Coalition pledge of $1.5M to support next stage of Stretton Park Aged Care redevelopment in Maffra
Darren Chester welcomes Coalition's $250M pledge to revive BBRF a win for Gippsland jobs, projects and communities
Life Saving Victoria urges water safety as patrol season ends, following tragic drownings and record rescues over summer
LSV urges Victorians to take extra water safety precautions during long weekends and school holidays following alarming drowning statistics
One Gippsland urges political parties to prioritise prosperity, investment, and community growth in federal election campaign
Reflect, Remember, and Engage: ANZAC services, community input, business support, and events across South Gippsland
Darren Chester seeks re-election to keep delivering jobs, services, infrastructure and local projects for Gippsland
Darren Chester commits $400,000 to upgrade Maffra Cameron Sporting Complex, boosting women's sport and community participation
Bass Coast Shire Council mourns tragic loss at Punchbowl Rocks near San Remo
