Author Archives: The Nationals Victoria

Annabelle Cleeland MP – Labor leaves paramedic graduates without a path to the frontline

Thousands of Victorians are waiting longer for ambulances, yet qualified graduate paramedics are being left without jobs due to a lack of positions at Ambulance Victoria. The Nationals Member for…

Annabelle Cleeland MP – Cleeland calls for stronger safeguards on renewable energy developments

The Allan Labor Government is failing to enforce its own planning protections for renewable energy developments, prompting The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, to call for greater accountability and proper consideration…

Danny O’Brien MP – 147 social housing homes sitting empty

The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has called out the Allan Labor Government for failing to improve the availability of social housing in Gippsland. Mr O’Brien said despite…

Annabelle Cleeland MP – Regional investment cut by $1.1 billion

Investment in regional Victorian projects has fallen by more than $1.1 billion in two years, according to figures the Victorian Treasurer has confirmed in Parliament in response to a question…

Danny O’Brien MP – No Confidence Motion Reflects Gippsland Frustration

The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien says Gippslanders are increasingly concerned about the direction of Victoria under Premier Jacinta Allan. Mr O’Brien said concerns about financial management, corruption…

Jade Benham MP – Expanding Mildura Base Public Hospital to deliver better care for locals  

Mildura and Northern Mallee locals will receive better care, closer to home under a new commitment by Jess Wilson’s Liberal and Nationals team to expand and upgrade Mildura Base Public…

Melina Bath MP – Celebrating two years of community spirit at Cape Paterson indoor bowls

The Cape Paterson Indoor Bowls Group has marked a significant milestone, celebrating its second anniversary at the Cape Paterson Tavern with members and supporters. The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria…

Dr Anne Webster MP – LABOR MUST PROVIDE CERTAINTY ON THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY AGED CARE

More than 860,000 older Australians face being left without essential support services after a Senate inquiry confirmed the Albanese Government has no credible plan for the future of the Commonwealth…

Emma Kealy MP – Kealy renews Hamilton Base Hospital funding call

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, has demanded the Allan Labor Government produce a clear and public funding commitment for the long-awaited Hamilton Base Hospital redevelopment. Since 2022, Western…

Emma Kealy MP – Liberals and Nationals commit to mental health reforms as Kids Helpline battles with COVID-era level of demand

A Liberal and Nationals government will commit to get mental health reforms back on track and address the growing Victorian mental health crisis. The latest Kids Helpline Impact Report revealed…

Annabelle Cleeland MP – Local groups urged to apply as cost-of-living pressures drive demand for food relief

he Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, is encouraging neighbourhood houses, food relief providers and community organisations across the region to apply for funding through the Victorian Government’s Community Food…

Dr Anne Webster MP- Australia Post boss to face Senate grilling over secret plans for post office closures

Australia Post’s Group CEO and Managing Director, Paul Graham, will have tough questions to answer when he fronts a Senate inquiry into Australia Post’s secret plans to close up to…