Decentralising to this central location offers Government departments a long list of economic and social benefits.
The Australian Taxation Office is reaping the benefits of decentralisation with over 1,000 employees now based in Albury Wodonga.
The Australian Defence Force is another that considers this region home, with the Latchford barracks and the Army Logistics Training Centre headquartered at Bandiana.
A growing population combined with vocational and tertiary education options, including TAFE NSW, Wodonga TAFE, La Trobe University and Charles Sturt University, creates a pool of local, skilled talent thanks to the many excellent training avenues.
Large parcels of greenfield development sites in central business areas create opportunities for new administration hubs.
The Albury Wodonga community is well placed to welcome the establishment or the relocation of any government or semi-government agencies.
The lower occupancy and operational costs, combined with the value of the contribution to the regional economy will withstand the scrutiny of any cost-benefit analysis.