The state government has made additional appointments to its Gippsland Regional Partnership to drive the region's economic growth.
Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said regional partnerships were established in 2016 to connect with and advocate to all tiers of government.

She said the partnership in Gippsland was in the best position to understand the challenges and opportunities faced by the region and to give communities and businesses a voice to advise the government, guide the delivery of local services, support programs and champion local priorities.
The latest appointments reflect a renewed focus on economic development in regional areas, Ms Shing stated.
Those appointed for Gippsland include Stephen Angus of Gippsland Jersey, Stephanie Thoo from Pro-Pac Packaging, leadership specialist Corrinne Armour, Daniel Miller of Gunaikurnai Land and Water Aboriginal Corporation, Mary Manescu from Omeo district Health, Janette Fitzgerald of Sport Environment Alliance, Lisa Maatsoo from Federation University, semi-retired consultant Mark Johnson, Nicola Pero of Iberdrola Australia and Yaniesha Pillay from Lifeline Gippsland.
"These new appointments to the Regional Partnerships strengthen our ability to champion local priorities, giving Gippslanders a powerful voice in government to drive economic growth and deliver the support our communities deserve," Ms Shing said.
The government announcement came as the state opposition Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath accused the government of depriving the regions of much needed investment dollars because of its mismanagement of billion dollar infrastructure project.
Ms Bath said the government had reduced country road maintenance funding last financial year by 95 per cent and, in its last budget, allocated "a measly 13 per cent" on infrastructure spending in the regions that account for 25 per cent of the state's population.
She said a state government survey last year found 91 per cent of roads were in poor or very poor condition.