Minister clueless over Melbourne Water Review resignation Today in Parliament, the Andrews Labor Government has failed to answer basic questions over the standing down of the chair of a review into the recent Maribyrnong River flood. Yesterday evening Mr Nick Wimbush, the Andrews Labor Government’s hand-picked chair of the Maribyrnong River Flood Review, stood down…
DetailsVictorian Agriculture Minister Gayle Tierney has been caught off guard today, failing to acknowledge the largest Avian Influenza outbreak that is spilling across a range of animals, with humans now at risk. Under questioning in State Parliament today, Ms Tierney spoke of Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease as immediate threats to the…
DetailsDear Editor, The issues Victorians faced before the 2022 state election have not changed. In fact, it is getting to a critical point for our state’s health crisis, the increasing cost of living and the cost of education. These are not isolated to a single electorate or region. There are issues that every Victorian –…
DetailsVictorian producers cannot be left vulnerable to another biosecurity crisis as the number of avian influenza infections continue to grow across the UK. In 2020 the Victorian poultry industry was on high alert as infected birds were found at six farms in the state. Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Emma Kealy, said the industry needed certainty…
DetailsPremier Daniel Andrews should apologise to duck hunters after claiming that rules were not followed on bag limits during last year’s duck season. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien said the Premier made the comments this week while stoking the prospect of a ban on duck season and he couldn’t be more…
DetailsAMA questions accuracy of elective surgery waitlist The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has disputed the accuracy of the Andrews Government on elective surgery waitlist data, claiming the true numbers may be significantly worse than reported. The AMA’s independent analysis also shows Victoria has the worst elective surgery backlog with 135,000 Victorians waiting for surgery. The…
DetailsThe Andrews Government’s talk of a total ban on duck hunting is an attempt to disguise and deflect from the real issues facing Victorians. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath is calling on Premier Daniel Andrews to focus on the important issues impacting families. “The Andrews Labor should instead be using all…
DetailsIt has been over a month since several questions were raised with the Andrews Labor Government pertaining to the ongoing landslip at Bogong, which has isolated the Falls Creek resort. These questions have been met with silence from the Government. Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, is disappointed at the lack of a response.…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government has failed to guarantee Opal Maryvale Mill stand downs won’t become permanent redundancies in state parliament today. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region Melina Bath demanded answers on future job security for workers at Opals Maryvale Mill, from the Andrews Government’s Minister for Agriculture. Ms Bath said Ms Tierney refused…
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The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has continued its trend of rising expenses, excessive executive recruitments, and ineffective programs. The 2021-2022 DELWP Annual Report highlights how under the Andrews Government, the department has become a top heavy and costly bureaucracy. Under Daniel Andrews the number of executives in DELWP has tripled over…
DetailsThe Nationals have condemned the Andrews Government comments over job stand downs at Opal’s Maryvale Mill, calling it a sham announcement and a poor rebadge of failed previous policy. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region Melina Bath said Labor’s $120 million announcement for the establishment of new plantations was a rehash of its $110…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government must act urgently to address the threat of significant job losses in Gippsland due to its failed timber policy. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien said Labor’s failure to amend the timber code of practice had allowed legal action to effectively shut down the industry, threatening 300 jobs at…
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