Gippsland South
The Gippsland South Electorate
Gippsland South occupies 7,429 square kilometres along the state’s coast, from Venus Bay to Loch Sport, and includes the country Victorian towns of Foster, Korumburra, Leongatha, Mirboo North, Port Albert, Port Welshpool, Rosedale, Sale and Yarram.
The electorate includes all of South Gippsland Shire and the southern parts of Wellington Shire.
Since 1929 the district has been represented largely by The Nationals, the most recent member prior to Danny O’Brien being Peter Ryan, former leader of the Victorian National Party and Deputy Premier of Victoria.
Key industries in Gippsland South include agriculture, timber production and tourism. Dairying is the biggest agricultural contributor to the local economy.
The region is also known for its beautiful natural features including Wilsons Promontory National Park, Corner Inlet, the Gippsland Lakes and the Strzelecki Ranges.
Local News
O’Brien keeping Mirboo North stadium on the agenda
The need to rebuild the Mirboo North stadium has been highlighted in Parliament again as The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien called on
Road crews sent to QLD while Gippsland roads crumble
Reports that Victorian road workers have been sent to Queensland due to a lack of work while Gippsland roads are left to crumble has been
Subsidised swimming lessons on offer
Parents looking for a low-cost holiday activity over summer are being encouraged to consider a VICWIM intensive swim program and one of our local pools.
Answers sought on South Gippsland Highway works
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South and Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety Danny O’Brien is seeking much needed maintenance works on the South
The Nationals push for action on illicit tobacco trade
The Nationals have a plan to end Victoria’s illicit tobacco trade and the associated violence that continues to threaten communities right across the state. The
Renters hurt by Labor’s housing mismanagement
New rental reforms proposed by the Allan Labor Government have sparked fears for the future of Gippsland’s already dwindling rental stock. The reforms, which include
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