Kealy supports new regional taskforce

Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has applauded Federal Government plans to establish a new Regional Ministerial Taskforce.

Ms Kealy said the taskforce would look at ideas, projects and proposals across portfolios including health, education, transport and infrastructure, employment, industries and communications.

“With Victorian Nationals Minister Darren Chester alongside Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce, there’s no doubt our communities will benefit,” she said. Ms Kealy said the decision came at a critical time for Victoria, which she claimed had been neglected by a State Government concentrating on political issues in metropolitan electorates.

“The Victorian Liberal-nationals team is also stepping into the void created by the Premier, with our Population Policy Taskforce continuing work around the state as we tackle the challenges and opportunities that our growing population presents,” she said.