Media Highlights – 1 October 2023
Calls for a reset as state farewells Dan Victoria’s state opposition has called for a reset of Government and a fair go for regional Victoria after the sudden resignation of…
Kealy – LETTER TO THE EDITOR (Labor’s cruel health tax)
Dear editor, It’s already frustratingly difficult to get a doctor’s appointment for so many regional Victorians, and now they face a painful hit to the hip-pocket as well. Life is…
Para-Athletes Undermined, Communities Ignored
Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Leader of The Nationals in the Senate Senator for Victoria Senator the Hon Anne Ruston Shadow Minister…
Email shows the government disarray over timber decision
The level of disarray the State Government is in over its decision to end the native timber industry is outlined in an email received by VicForests staff this week. …
Statement from the Shadow Minister for Water
There is no basin plan without Victoria, and by cutting Victorians out, Federal Labor has jeopardised the future of the Murray Darling Basin. Federal Labor today confirmed its contempt for…
Elder abuse reports rise as services cut
Revelations today that more than 5700 reports of elder abuse were made to Victoria Police in the 12 months to March are disturbing and disappointing. Adding context to what…
Varroa mite threat to honeybees escalates
The Nationals are demanding immediate action from the Andrews Government to protect Victoria’s agriculture industry and honey producers to stop an extensive outbreak of varroa mite in the state. Varroa…
Report reveals issues in need of holistic solution
The Yoorook Report Into Victoria’s Child Protection and Criminal Justice Systems released today highlights the sad fact that Victoria is the worst performing state when it comes to closing the…
Walsh – LETTER TO THE EDITOR (Energy hikes soaring)
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear editor, Hard-working families continue to be hit hard by rising energy prices as life gets harder under Labor. A new Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)…
Labor’s roadside fuel loads labelled “habitat”
Piles of debris pushed up against private property fence lines after roadside clearing has been labelled “habitat” by the State Labor Government, which refuses to remove the obvious fire risk.…
GOTAFE must continue support for RTOs
Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, called on the Minister for Higher Education to support RTO organisations, following a recent decision from GOTAFE to stop providing RTO support. Mr…
Health Tax will cost regional Victorians
Labor’s new health tax will leave regional Victorians without vital healthcare services if the Andrews Government refuses to withdraw its imposition on General Practitioners (GPs). Labor’s Health Tax would mean…