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The Federal Government has not released a promised study on the future of the Fortuna property, despite it being due by year-end.
Steve Gibbons, Bendigo MHR, is campaigning against the sale of Fortuna and is seeking assurances that the ATSE mapping operation, which employs 150 people, will remain in Bendigo. Gibbons emphasizes the importance of these jobs and the operation's support for regional businesses, highlighting potential negative effects on the local economy if the operation is moved or closed.

Gibbons urges Defence Minister John Moore to clarify the government's intentions for Fortuna and to inform the Bendigo public about the economic and employment implications.Pending Government Study:The government had previously indicated a study would be conducted to evaluate alternatives for the property's future, but Gibbons notes that time is running out and the study's findings have not been shared.

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Fortuna Article - "Fortuna sale not on: Gibbons" - The Weekender Dec 07 2009

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11217.27a Part of page - Article "Fortuna sale not on: Gibbons"

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non-fiction