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
RACV survey delivers damning verdict on Gippsland roads
Gippsland roads continue to be identified among Victoria’s most concerning, with RACV’s 2026 My Country Road survey highlighting serious safety issues on two key local
Sealers Cove boardwalk reopened
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien says visitors to Wilsons Promontory will be pleased to see the Sealers Cove boardwalk back open ahead
Foster Station Funding Failure
Foster CFA volunteers are still waiting for a new fire station despite a site being identified and a long-term lease arrangement already being in place
Minister urged to deliver for Mirboo North stadium
The Mirboo North community is still waiting for funding for a new stadium despite more than a decade of campaigning for the project. The Nationals
The Nationals will boost Gippsland’s health workforce
Doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals will be offered incentives of up to $10,000 to take up critical jobs in regional areas like Gippsland
The Nationals to restore Country Roads and Bridges Program
Gippsland will benefit from a $288 million commitment to restore the Country Roads and Bridges Program to repair, upgrade and maintain local roads and bridges
Stay up-to-date
Subscribe to Danny’s regular newsletter to stay informed about issues relating to Gippsland South.