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Darren Chester and One Gippsland advocating for federal investment in Gippsland infrastructure, tourism, energy, and jobs
Darren Chester met with One Gippsland to discuss federal investment in infrastructure, tourism, energy, and jobs. The advocacy group emphasised collaboration to secure funding for regional growth in the 2025-26 Federal Pre-Budget Submission.
Road and freight route upgrades, tourism, digital connectivity, energy security and affordability, disaster resilience, skills, employment and education, were at the forefront of discussions with One Gippsland and Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester in Parliament last week.
From left - Destination Gippsland CEO Terry Robinson, Federation University Junior Executive Director, Government Relations and Public Policy Jaime De Ano, Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor and One Gippsland Deputy Chair Rochelle Halstead, Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester, and South Gippsland Councillor and One Gippsland Chair Nathan Hersey
Investing in Gippsland
Mr Chester met with delegates from the peak regional advocacy body to discuss priority areas for investment to support community growth across the region as part of the One Gippsland 2025-26 Federal Pre-Budget Submission. "It was a pleasure to meet with representatives from One Gippsland, who do important work to promote the region and its people," Mr Chester said.
"One Gippsland brings together all six Gippsland councils, industry leaders, and education providers, including Food and Fibre Gippsland, TAFE Gippsland, Destination Gippsland, Federation University and Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation."
"The body's shared aim is to support collaboration between government, business, and community while collectively advocating the interests of Gippsland and its people. We need to see a fairer share of government funding invested in regional areas like Gippsland after three years of neglect by the Albanese Government," said Mr Chester.
Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.
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