Category Archives: Media Releases

Martin Cameron – If we can’t go under the rail line, we’ll have to go over it

Stalled construction of a pedestrian underpass connecting Kosciuszko Street and Bank Street in Traralgon has drawn criticism from The Nationals’ Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron. As part of the Allan…

Melina Bath MP – Enjoy Australia Day – but remember to drive safely, camp responsibly and observe fire warnings

The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath is urging motorists to drive safely on the roads over the Australia Day weekend and for campers to act responsibly by observing…

Melina Bath MP – Veterans and War Memorial grants open

The Nationals’ Melina Bath is encouraging local organisations to apply for two key grant programs to support veterans and honour their service through the preservation of memorials. The Veterans Capital…

Gaelle Broad MP – CFA annual report highlights ongoing funding crisis

The CFA annual report has finally been tabled, confirming an ongoing funding crisis.   The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said angry CFA volunteers had called for an…

Anne Webster MP – Nationals standing by principled position opposing gun laws, standing for free speech

Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster says The Nationals made the right decision for Mallee and the nation in the snap 2-day sitting in Canberra this week, opposing rushed gun…

Danny O’Brien MP – Letter to the editor

  Dear Editor,   Australia Day is, at its heart, about reflecting on the character and spirit of the Australian people. In recent weeks, that spirit has been clearly on…

Danny O’Brien MP – Labor’s CFA funding cuts, spin and mismanagement exposed

The belated release of the 2024-25 CFA Annual Report confirms what everyone already knew: Labor has cut funding to the CFA. Grant funding to the CFA is $55 million less…

Emma Kealy MP – Quantong, Vectis and Arapiles communities finally eligible for bushfire support

Residents cruelly cut off from receiving a Disaster Relief Payment after their properties were impacted by the Grass Flat fire have finally been recognised. More than a week after the…

Bridget McKenzie – Nationals to oppose Labor’s unfair gun laws

The Nationals will oppose the Albanese Labor Government’s unfair gun laws which will punish law abiding Australian firearms owners for the actions of Islamic extremists. Leader of the Nationals in…

Danny O’Brien MP – Independent budget watchdog confirms Labor’s CFA funding cut

New analysis by Victoria’s independent budget watchdog has confirmed CFA funding has declined each year since 2020-21, directly contradicting repeated claims made by Premier Jacinta Allan. A report released today…

Gaelle Broad MP – Thank you to our incredible community

One week on from the catastrophic fires that devastated Harcourt, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has praised the community for an extraordinary response. “It is difficult to…

Tim Bull MP – Victoria 37 – New South Wales 1

The shocking state of Victoria’s roads is clear on the Monaro Highway. In the 42 kilometres between Bombala and the Victorian border in NSW, there is just one traffic‑hazard warning…