Local landholder Bert Matthews”ˆhas been elected to the Riverina Local Land Services board.

Mr Matthews was the only candidate from the Hay region to stand in the recent election.

“Board members provide valuable connection points between farmers and government by promoting services, fostering partnerships, and creating productive and positive relationships with landholders,” NSW”ˆMinister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty said.

“The 11 Local Land Services boards play an important role on the frontline of agriculture across NSW and it’s important that we have attracted a broad spectrum of the community to nominate, vote and participate in that work.”

Following a significant rise in participation, 34 people across the state were elected to the 11 local boards that work with the NSW Local Land Services to determine local delivery priorities for important services including pest control, land protection and assistance for productive land use.

Eligible landholder voters elected the group of 34 to the positions, with a 23 per cent increase in the number of voters compared to the 2020 election. 

The elected members join appointed members on the boards and to identify priorities and working within their communities to help shape plans, programs and services.

This article appeared in The Riverine Grazier, 3 July 2024.