The Victorian Government must do much more to support businesses at Falls Creek, Mount Beauty and surrounds that are affected by the Bogong High Plains Road closure.
Tim McCurdy MP and I have written to Ben Carroll MP calling for the Government to provide targeted financial support to help keep businesses afloat, prevent job losses and help our region continue its economic recovery.
As the Federal and State MPs, we are on a unity ticket on the need for much more funding for businesses affected.
We believe the State Government must step up as the current funding package does not go far enough.
Last week’s announcement is a drop in the ocean compared to how much has been lost at Falls Creek, Mount Beauty and surrounding communities this Summer.
The lack of certainty about when the road will re-open is adding to what is already an incredibly stressful situation.
Last year I wrote to the Federal Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt on this issue – he confirmed that it is the state government that is responsible for the response and support for business.