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Posted on Wednesday 29th of June, 2016,
Members of the Federal National Party this morning convened a meeting of business and community leaders to discuss the implementation of the $20m locally-led Goulburn Valley Jobs and Investment Package should the Turnball-Joyce Government be returned to government.
The allocation of the fund will be directed by local knowledge and ideas and will focus on growth of existing businesses, creating community infrastructure and education and training outcomes.
The session was facilitated by Minister Fiona Nash – Minister for Regional Development, The Hon Darren Chester MP – Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Senator Bridget McKenzie and Damien Drum National candidate for Murray.
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