Road investment back on the radar
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, has yet again raised in State Parliament the need for greater investment in East Gippsland roads. He told Parliament, “while I acknowledge the $2.6…
Labor’s road funding shortfall puts burden on local councils
The Labor Government’s inability to properly fund Victorian roads continues to have an impact across the state, with the cost of road repairs soaring following last year’s floods. The price…
Poor state of roads costing regional drivers
Victoria’s dilapidated road network is continuing to cost regional Victorians, with drivers struggling to receive compensation for vehicle damage in a timely manner as delays continue. Claims made to Regional…
Gippsland trains take back seat
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien is again calling on the Andrews Labor Government to improve the service on the Gippsland line, with demand for passenger rail expected…
Consumer protection vital under building reforms
The Nationals Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, has urged the Andrews Government to push through amendments to the Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 as a matter of priority. Mr Cameron…
Labor delays truth-telling process
The Andrews Labor Government has delayed a crucial step in Victoria’s path to Treaty by failing to provide documents to the Yoorrook Justice Commission. This week the Commission condemned the…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – WALSH
Dear Editor, May’s state budget will set out the government’s priorities for the coming four-year term, with Victorians being warned to brace for significant cuts in the face of state…
Regional housing crisis needs immediate action
A program that could help ease the housing crisis in regional Victoria appears to have been ignored by the government, according to Northern Victoria MP Gaelle Broad. Ms Broad…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – REGIONAL DRUG SUPPORT
Dear Editor, Last week Parliament debated a bill about the ongoing licensing of a medically supervised safe injecting room in Melbourne. Disappointingly the Andrews Government voted down amendments moved by…
Victorian Government must fix VPTAS now
The Andrews Labor Government is being called on to take immediate action to fix the failing Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS). The scheme reimburses travel and accommodation costs incurred…
Taxi licencing and accreditation delays causing pain
Taxi licencing and disability accreditation delays are impacting upon the viability of some taxi services in the Ovens Valley. Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, said that he had…
Reliability and punctuality must accompany fare reduction
With a reduction in V/Line fares set to kick in from March 31, Nationals MPs have raised the need for improved service delivery, punctuality, reliability and investment. After The Nationals…