Putting Locals First

When the Victorian Nationals talk about ‘Putting Locals First’, we’re not referring to a campaign slogan. We’re talking about practical action to help tackle the economic and social challenges facing our regional communities.

Simply speaking, Putting Locals First is about investing in your community. When you buy goods and services locally, your money stays in your local area. It protects local jobs and allows local businesses to grow and create more jobs.

It’s common sense and is fast gaining momentum in local communities. More and more people are shopping locally, taking a local short break and getting behind local sporting and community clubs.

In return local families are reaping the rewards of saving money on travel costs and receiving personalised follow up service from someone in their own area.
It’s a practical step we can all take to create jobs and generate wealth in our region.

Do you have a great idea to Put Locals First? 

Putting Locals First is about innovative ideas to help local businesses and create local jobs.  Let us know your ideas on how local communities can Put Locals First and support local businesses.  Send your ideas to peter.ryan@parliament.vic.gov.au or PO Box 145, Sale VIC 3850.