Select Committee on Regional Development bound for South Australia

THE HOUSE Select Committee on Regional Development and Decentralisation will hold a public hearing in Murray Bridge, South Australia.

The Chair of the Committee, Dr John McVeigh MP, said “through this public hearing, the Committee will engage with South Australians on the issues impacting their regions. The Committee aims to understand ‘best practice’ approaches to regional development and looks forward to hearing about the innovative approaches South Australians have taken on this issue.”

“South Australia is home to thriving agricultural, wine producing and tourism regions. The Committee is keen to hear how South Australia’s regions have leveraged their competitive advantages to promote growth and ensure the vitality of their regional communities”, said Dr McVeigh.

Dr McVeigh indicated that witnesses will include business and community leaders, industry peak bodies, local government representatives, and regional development experts and specialists.

 

Public hearing details:

9.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday, 6 November 2017
Murray Bridge RSL, 2 Ross Rd, Murray Bridge East, SA

The proceedings will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.

For the full program of this public hearing, see the Committee’s website.

Interested members of the public may wish to track the committee via the website.

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