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Department takes services to the central and far west

Media Release - DPS 9/2000

Representatives of the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) are visiting communities in the Central and Far West of New South Wales this week (20 to 24 March) as part of a strategy and ongoing commitment to provide immigration services in regional and rural communities.

Departmental representatives will meet with individual clients in Lithgow, Mudgee Dubbo, Lightning Ridge, Wellington, Orange and Bathurst.

Meetings will also take place with Members of Parliament and their staff in the region to discuss local issues and Departmental services.

The regional and rural service strategy aims to take a range of DIMA services, including information dissemination and client interviews, to regions throughout New South Wales on a regular, ongoing basis.

Itinerary

Monday 20 March
Lithgow AM & Mudgee PM
Tuesday 21 March
Dubbo AM & Lightning Ridge PM
Wednesday 22 March
Lightning Ridge AM
Thursday 23 March
Wellington AM & Orange PM
Friday 24 March
Bathurst AM

17 March 2000