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Darren Chester meets RDA Gippsland Chair Kellie O'Callaghan to discuss economic development and opportunities
Darren Chester met with RDA Gippsland Chair Kellie O'Callaghan to discuss regional economic development, industry engagement, and consultation with Gippsland councils as they prepare the next regional plan to drive growth.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester met with Chair of the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Gippsland Committee Kellie O'Callaghan 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.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester recently met in Parliament with Kellie O'Callaghan, Chair of the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Gippsland Committee
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.
Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.
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