COVID-19 prompts Regional Australia extension

House of Representatives

As a result of the travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19, the House of Representatives Select Committee on Regional Australia will be extending its inquiry into 2021.

Committee chair, Mr Tony Pasin MP says the committee is planning to travel to regional Australian communities as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease.

‘We’re looking forward to the opportunity to further connect with people who live in the regions and to develop our understanding of the challenges and opportunities found across regional communities,’ Mr Pasin said.

‘This extension allows us to further examine how the Black Summer bushfires and COVID-19 have impacted regional areas. We hope to

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