Member for Euroa and Deputy National Leader Steph Ryan has called on the Health Minister to permit rapid testing for workers who are not vaccinated by the state government’s mandated deadline, to avoid looming workforce shortages. The call comes after businesses and industries across the electorate raised concerns that they will have to scale back…
The Nationals are calling for a comprehensive plan to revive local events in the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath said Gippsland’s events sector had been left devastated by a perfect storm of lockdowns, heavy restrictions on public gatherings and strict eligibility criteria over the past 18 months.…
Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has called on the Health Minister to permit rapid testing for workers who are not vaccinated by the state government’s mandated deadline, to avoid looming workforce shortages. Ms Kealy has been contacted by people across a wide range of businesses and industries that are facing significant reductions in services or…
A new plan to inject vibrancy and confidence back into Shepparton’s shattered events sector will see major events eligible for up to $10 million if they have to cancel at the last minute. Iconic local events, like the Shepparton Festival, Fryers Street Food Festival and annual agricultural show, have been forced to cancel or scale…
Several East Gippsland Health Services have been funded for infrastructure upgrades. Gippsland East, Nationals MP, Tim Bull said he had been advised by the Minister of funding for works to be undertaken across several facilities. “While our population continues to grow steadily, ongoing investment in our medical centres is critical and while major works are…
Victorian veterans will have another uncertain four weeks ahead with the State Government still yet to provide details on attendance levels and vaccination status for Remembrance Day commemorations across the state. The State Government’s roadmap indicates that by November 5, outdoor events will be open to fully vaccinated Victorians, at 50 per cent capacity. It…
Dear Editor, Victorians are looking for an iron-clad guarantee we’re on the road to reopen, rebuild and recover. Mixed messages and the Premier’s condescending lack of trust in Victorians has left us without hope that Labor’s roadmap will deliver us the freedoms it promises. As double-dose vaccination rates reach 60 per cent in regional Victoria,…
Labor MPs, with the support of three crossbenchers, have once again blocked a move to make sure there’s enough mental health practitioners for Victoria’s school children. In a move backed by the Australian Counselling Association, the Liberal Nationals introduced a Private Member’s Bill to Victorian Parliament this week that sought to unlock 2000 specialists for…
The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath has called on the Andrews Labor Government to denounce a disrespectful scare campaign against Gippsland’s volunteer firefighters. Ms Bath raised the issue in state parliament on behalf of Gippsland Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers incensed by a new union-funded advertising campaign attacking the integrity of our…
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North-east Victorians will never have access to Melbourne’s Airport Rail link if crucial upgrades are ignored in the Sunshine Station Masterplan. Despite the Masterplan still being at the consultation phase, the Andrews Labor Government has unilaterally decided it doesn’t plan to reinstate a standard gauge platform at Sunshine. The upgrade is a crucial missing link…
Today the Victorian Liberal Nationals announce a new commitment to give Victorian hospitality businesses a real chance of getting back on their feet. As a key part of our positive alternative roadmap to get our state back on track, the Victorian Liberal Nationals commit to introducing sensible, safe density limits for hospitality venues. …