Regional Opportunities Neglected 6 October 2022 The Victorian Regional Chamber Alliance (VRCA) is calling for action to address urgent issues continuing to hinder the rebound and development of business across regional Victoria. “While initiatives to stimulate demand and consumer activity are both needed and welcome, in some areas the full benefits are not being realised because businesses are not able to meet the demand”, said a spokesperson for the VRCA. “While individual circumstances and details vary between locations, our members are continuing to report that widespread staff shortages are holding back opportunities to do business, and shortages of affordable housing are amplifying the difficulties in attracting new staff”, they continued. In response to the ongoing staff shortages, m...