Nathan Hersey takes Gippsland’s case to Canberra

Key points

• South Gippsland Shire Mayor Nathan Hersey led a One Gippsland delegation to Parliament House to press federal MP Darren Chester for regional investment. Priorities included roads and freight, housing, health services, disaster resilience and growth in food, tourism and new energy industries.
• Chester said a united regional approach helped ensure Gippsland's priorities reached decision-makers.
• One Gippsland earlier said the federal budget had missed the mark for the region, and welcomed a $500 million regional share of a $2 billion housing-enabling infrastructure fund.