“After an incredibly challenging two years, investment in regional Victoria is critical to help our local economies rebuild and recover,” Regional Cities Victoria chair Cr Kim O’Keeffe said.
“Particularly as more and more people move to the regions, we need government investment to help us grow, and be great places to live, work and visit.”
Investment in transport, community infrastructure and digital connectivity, which will support jobs and enhance liveability across regional Australia, was welcomed – but Regional Cities Victoria said most would benefit regions in other states, not Victoria.
Regional Cities Victoria comprises the 10 largest regional centres in Victoria: Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Horsham, Latrobe, Mildura, Shepparton, Wangaratta, Warrnambool, and Wodonga. Collectively, these cities are home to more than 600,000 Victorians.
