Category Archives: Media Releases

Liberals and Nationals will oppose Bill giving Labor power to break into private property

Allan Labor Government legislation that would allow public officials to force their way onto the land of farmers and other property owners will be opposed by the Liberals and Nationals.…

Melina Bath MP – Labor attempts to hide divisive Treaty details after a traumatic week for Victorians

Labor attempts to hide divisive Treaty details after a traumatic week for Victorians   In a week where Victorians have endured traumatic revelations and shocking failures of leadership, the Allan…

Emma Kealy MP – Statement from the Shadow Minister for Agriculture

The relief package for drought-hit farmers announced today by the Allan Labor Government is a sad case of too little, too late. It is no more than a starting point…

Melina Bath MP – Labor must confirm national park decision

The Liberals and Nationals have demanded confirmation that the Allan Labor Government will not back the formation of the Great Forest National Park (GFNP). Shadow Minister for Public Land Management,…

Danny O’Brien MP – Crime surge continues, regional Victorians suffer

The crime surge across Victoria continues, with a 20 per cent rise in incidents the state under the Allan Labor Government’s watch.   Criminal incidents have reached their highest recorded…

Danny O’Brien MP – Minister won’t come clean on CFA funding cut

The Allan Labor Government has once again refused to disclose how much funding the CFA will receive in the 2025-26 State Budget, confirming fears the budget is being cut again.…

Melina Bath MP – Labor downgrades V/Line service for LV & West Gippsland commuters

Latrobe Valley and West Gippsland V/Line passengers have had their public transport downgraded with the Allan Government refusing to fund a full bus replacement service to the city. V/Line passengers…

Dr Anne Webster MP – Amazon and Australians depend on 24/7 Australian reliability – on communications and energy

Amazon’s expanded data centre infrastructure commitment – now AUD$20 billion in Australia over the next four years, is a very welcome vote of confidence in Australia and underscores the need…

Danny O’Brien – Letter to The Editor

Tuesday 10 June 2025 Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Home owners across Victoria are in for a rude shock when rates notices arrive in the mailbox. The reality of…

Melina Bath MP – Labor betrays regional Victoria as emergency services tax passed

Victorians will be slugged with higher taxes after Labor’s cruel emergency services tax was rammed through Parliament overnight. The Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF) will increase rates for all…

Melina Bath MP – Bath takes Labor to task in national parks debate

The history making petition calling on the Allan Government to stop the creation of new national parks in Victoria has been debated in state parliament. It was led by The…

Dr. Anne Webster MP – Albanese Labor’s tax juggernaut coming for farmers and hard-working Australians

Albanese Labor’s tax juggernaut coming for farmers and hard-working Australians Tuesday 12 May 2025 Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster has warned Mallee residents that Treasurer Jim Chalmers today confirmed…