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
Labor steamrolls Gippsland community over Gelliondale wind farm
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien says the Allan Labor Government has once again ignored the concerns of local residents after approving a
O’Brien calls for Royal Commission into billions lost to corruption
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien MP, is calling on Gippslanders to back a petition demanding a Royal Commission into billions of taxpayer
Budget falls short for Gippsland despite some local wins
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien says the Allan Labor Government’s State Budget continues to overlook major local priorities, despite some long-overdue investment
O’Brien: Labor must fund Sale College consolidation project
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien is calling on the Allan Labor Government to finally commit to funding a new Sale College campus
Labor playing catch-up on Gippsland’s worsening roads
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien says the Allan Labor Government’s latest roads funding announcement confirms what Gippslanders already know – that local
O’Brien out and about across Gippsland South
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, has been busy meeting with residents across nine towns over two days to discuss key local issues
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