It was announced this week the third annual Bush Summit would be held in Griffith, following on from the first two events in Dubbo and Cooma.

The event brings political, business, and community leaders together to discuss the future of regional NSW.

Speaking to The Area News, Griffith mayor John Dal Broi said holding the summit in Griffith was a "coup" for the region.

"As well as the Prime Minister and the Premier, there's going to be Federal and State ministers there taking part," mayor Dal Broi said.

"It's going to be a huge opportunity for our community to showcase what we've got and what we've got the potential to do."

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Mayor Dal Broi said he aims to highlight the importance of water in the region and discuss in-depth the benefits and drawbacks of the Murray Darling Basin plan with relevant national leaders.

He said representatives from other irrigation areas such as Leeton and Coleambally would also be invited to take part in the summit.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian told The Daily Telegraph, who run and organise the summit, that Griffith's role as part of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area meant it was a "fitting" city to host this year's event.

"The foresight required to turn the arid country around the Murrumbidgee into some of our most productive agricultural land is what is required again as NSW continues our economic recovery from the pandemic," she said.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison echoed this sentiment, highlighting regional NSW's role in driving the nation's recovery.

"Australia's regions contribute to a third of our economy and, as we work towards our Ag2030 Plan to boost far gate output to $100 billion, the Bush Summit is one of the best ways we can all look at how we can create more jobs and grow our regions," Mr Morrison said.

As well as politicians from across the country, local business and community leaders from across the MIA and the Riverina will also be invited to take part in discussions.

The exact date for the summit is still unknown, however it is believed it will take place in August.

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