This event is a great way to hear about the latest research, what’s happening in rural policy development and how our state and federal political parties are tackling the issues impacting our rural communities.

We’ve secured some fantastic speakers from both sides of the political spectrum and experts from across policy and academia.

The Forum will feature:

• The Hon Adem Somyurek – Minister for Local Government
• Mr Stephen Jones – Federal Shadow Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government
• Mr Michael O’Brien – Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition
• Mr Graeme Emonson – Executive Director, Local Government Victoria
• Mr Alistair Maclean – Chief Executive Officer, IBAC
• Professor Robyn Eversole – Deputy Director, Centre for Social Impact at Swinburne University
• Mr Tim Winkler – Director, Twig Marketing
• Mr Connor Parker – The Agenda Group
• Mr Paul Shipp – Urban Enterprise
• Mr John Stevens – Dench McClean Carlson
• Mr Doug Faircloth – Verso Consulting