The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Region Gaelle Broad has thanked the Shepparton and
Seymour communities for their input into the current flood inquiry this week.
“The people of Shepparton and Seymour have provided valuable information on what happened
during the October 2022 floods, how they were affected and what could be done better in the
future,” Ms Broad said.
Ms Broad is a member of the Legislative Council’s Environment and Planning Committee investigating
last year’s devastating flood events.
The committee heard from a range of organisations and individuals, including the Greater
Shepparton City Council, the Committee for Greater Shepparton, the Undera Flood Group and the
VFF as well as Mitchell, Strathbogie and Murrindindi shire councils.
“The presentations highlighted the challenges faced by Shepparton and Seymour as well as smaller
rural areas during the floods, and in their ongoing recovery,” Ms Broad said.
“They also emphasised the need for reforms in warning systems, response, and mitigation
measures.”
Ms Broad said she was pleased that the committee was able to bring the hearings directly to regional
centres that were among the worst affected by the disastrous floods.
“I want to thank all the people who gave presentations at this week’s hearings, and answered
questions from our committee,” Ms Broad said.
“They have provided a wealth of information that will go towards the final report and help form the
recommendations of the inquiry.”
The inquiry moves to Melbourne on October 11, 12 and 25.
For more information on the inquiry including the full public hearing schedule, go to the website
Hearings (parliament.vic.gov.au)
Photo caption: Gaelle Broad MP has thanked the Shepparton and Seymour communities for their input into the flood inquiry.
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