Monthly Archives: October 2025

Danny O’Brien & Melina Bath – Labor refuses to answer on firefighting fleet failures – Part II

The Allan Labor Government has once again failed to provide any answers as to whether the Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic)’s G-Wagon’s fleet will be repaired or written off for…

Dr Anne Webster – On 3G shutdown anniversary, Labor must fix serious and persistent emergency and connectivity faults

Today marks one year since the disastrous 3G shutdown, which still leaves countless numbers of Australians stranded without emergency call coverage. On this grim anniversary, the Albanese Labor Government still…

Statement from Brad Battin and Danny O’Brien on the Shadow Assistant Ministry

Today we announce assistant shadow ministers to drive a fresh start for Victoria and hold Jacinta Allan’s Labor Government to account. Our shadow assistant ministers represent a range of experience,…

Danny O’Brien MP – Letter to the Editor

It continues to happen — violent crimes in our communities, innocent people attacked and offenders walking free on bail.   Victorians far and wide are sick of it.   They…

Dr Anne Webster MP – Regional drivers given more time – at the eleventh hour – on regional road speed limits consultation

The Coalition has secured an additional two weeks’ consultation on the Albanese Labor Government’s plan to cut default regional road speed limits to as low as 70 kilometres per hour,…

Tim Bull MP – Thurra campground promise not kept

East Gippslanders were told when the Thurra River Bridge re-opened, the campground opening would be concurrent, but that is not the case as the region faces another summer without campers…

Tim Bull MP – Government policy increasing fire risk

The Nationals’ MP for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has told State Parliament that government policy is setting Victorians up for another mega-fire.   Speaking on the Parlk and Public Land…

Tim Bull MP – Score a Sporting Club grant now

Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouraging local sporting clubs to take advantage of the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program, with applications closing 26 November 2025.…

Danny O’Brien MP – 10 years on and wait for station upgrades at Foster and Mirboo North continues

The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien is frustrated that the urgent need for replacement fire stations in Foster and Mirboo North continues to be ignored by the Allan…

Dr Anne Webster MP – Consultation slowdown needed on slowing regional road speed limits, as Monday deadline looms

The Coalition has called upon the Minister for Transport, Catherine King, to extend Monday’s deadline for submissions on dropping road speed limits. Shadow Minister for Regional Development Dr Anne Webster…

Melina Bath MP – Wishing the Class of 2025 every success

As final exams draw near, I’d like to take a moment to wish every Year 12 student across eastern Victoria the very best of luck for their exams and future…

Danny O’Brien MP – Gippsland South Schools secure VicHealth Kitchen Garden Grants

The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien is celebrating a win for local schools, with five Gippsland South primary schools successful in securing a VicHealth and Stephanie Alexander Kitchen…