DOZENS of new members have been appointed to the nine Regional Partnerships, which advocate for regional communities.Regional Development Minister Gayle Tierney and Regional Development Victoria chief executive Xavier Csar this week announced the 42 new appointees, who have been chosen for their strong connections to local community, industry and business groups, and experience in leadership roles.

Regional Partnerships were established in 2016 to connect local community and business leaders with all tiers of government.