The Murray River Group of Councils (MRGC) has continued its advocacy on behalf of northern Victorian communities in taking its message to Canberra last week, with seven motions to the National General Assembly of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) supported by delegates.
MRGC Chair, Cr Dan Straub, said the result reflected the strength of regional collaboration and the common sense approach to the solutions MRGC put forward to the challenges facing northern Victorian communities.
“This is a great endorsement of our advocacy as a united group of councils,” Cr Straub said.
“We spoke with one voice on some of the big issues facing our communities and I am pleased to say our message was heard loud and clear.”
The Group also advocated directly to the Federal Minister for Local Government, Regional Development and Emergency Management the Hon. Kristy McBain MP.
“We were grateful Minister McBain met with us and she clearly listened and heard these key challenges facing our Councils,” said Cr Straub.
The MRGC’s delegation included councillors and officers from all six member councils: Mildura, Swan Hill, Gannawarra, Campaspe, Loddon and Moira.
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