Charles Sturt University (CSU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann will be taking part in a panel discussion on regional and rural issues next week, at an event with the Shadow Treasurer.Hosted by Labor candidate for Calare Dr Jess Jennings, the event will be a panel presentation by the Hon. Chris Bowen, Shadow Treasurer and Federal Member for McMahon, who will be joined by Professor Vann. Analysis of this critical election budget will be followed by Q&A from the public.The event will cover a range of issues affecting CSU, its communities, and rural and regional Australia more broadly. The event is open to the public and attendance is free.Professor Vann said, "I look forward to the chance to have a public discussion with a key political figure about some of the vital issues that are affecting not only Charles Sturt University but also our regional communities."In an election context, this is a wonderful opportunity to address policy areas that often get overlooked in the rough and tumble of campaigns."In particular I will be interested to hear from the Shadow Treasurer on the issue of doctor shortages in rural NSW and whether the Labor party would be willing to support our proposal for the Murray Darling Medical School," he said.