Author Archives: The Nationals Victoria

Danny O’Brien MP – Questions raised over early start to Fire Danger Period

The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has called on the Minister for Emergency Services to explain why South Gippsland has entered the Fire Danger Period earlier than neighbouring…

Danny O’Brien & Melina Bath – Labor’s failures impact Gippsland brigades

The Nationals Member for Gippsland South and Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Danny O’Brien has raised concerns that the Allan Labor Government’s failure to maintain Victoria’s firefighting vehicles is putting…

Tim Bull MP – Firewood shortage despite record fuel loads

“It’s ridiculous that we have record fuel loads in our bush, yet Victorians are facing a firewood shortage.”   That was the message from Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull,…

Gaelle Broad MP – Firefighting vehicles out of action as fire season looms

The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has asked the Allan Labor Government to explain why crucial firefighting vehicles are out of action ahead of this summer’s bushfire season.…

Tim Bull MP – New Parks, but we’re not looking after current network

The move to establish several new national parks in Victoria has been opposed by the State Liberals and Nationals.   Speaking on the legislation, which creates additional national parks predominantly…

Darren Chester MP – Just Fix Our Bloody Roads

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has slammed the Albanese Government’s plan to cut speed limits on regional roads and demanded an increased focus on road safety works. Speaking in…

Dr Anne Webster MP – Cheaper, Better and Fairer Energy – Nats walk away from Net Zero

The Nationals are putting Australians first with cheaper electricity, secure jobs and lower emissions. The Nationals are announcing an all-energy approach, to deliver the lowest possible electricity prices for Australian…

Melina Bath MP – Newhaven Jetty victory a testament to community power

“The Allan Government’s backflip on the permanent closure of Newhaven Jetty is a hard won victory — driven by unwavering community leadership and persistent political advocacy by The Nationals over…

Darren Chester MP – Albanese Challenged to Support Timber Science

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has challenged the Albanese Government to back some of Australia’s leading forest scientists who support the native hardwood timber industry.   Speaking in Federal…

Melina Bath appointed Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation

The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath has been appointed the Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation, a portfolio she describes as both exciting and deeply meaningful for rural and…

Melina Bath MP – Labor blocks safer protest laws to protect public safety and restore order

Labor has blocked legislation to ban face coverings in protests with the help of the Greens, Legalise Cannabis Party and Animal Justice Party in state parliament. The Safer Protest with…

Danny O’Brien MP – Giving Trees return across Gippsland

Christmas is on the horizon and Giving Trees for A Better Life for Foster Kids are once again appearing right across Gippsland ready to collect gifts for children in out-of-home care who…