East Gippsland farmers are anxiously watching developments in relation to foot and mouth disease in Indonesia, and Nationals Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, is calling on all levels of government to work with them to ensure we are ready should an outbreak occur. “I have been in discussions with local farmers, stock agents and East…
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Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy is disappointed to hear that the Andrews Government despite extending its pandemic declaration powers, have axed mental health programs designed to support Victorians through Covid isolation and beyond. Mr McCurdy said, “I am very disappointed to hear this news. “What this means for our regional residents,…
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The Liberals and Nationals have expressed disappointment with the Federal Government’s refusal to implement strict new biosecurity measures to stop foot and mouth disease (FMD) breaching Australia’s borders and destroying agriculture across Victoria. Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Agriculture Peter Walsh questioned the Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt’s priorities, with Federal…
DetailsThe Liberals and Nationals Party are calling on the Andrews Labor Government to acknowledge its part in the current building crisis and work with our regional building sectors to help get them back on track. Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy said, “All you have to do is drive around any regional town…
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Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy spoke in Parliament addressing the misguided eligibility criteria for regional patients seeking compensation as a result of paying for transport home after being discharged from hospital. In Parliament Mr McCurdy said, “I recently spoke to a local Tungamah resident who after being stung by a bee –…
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Latrobe Valley parents of children with disabilities have gathered to protest today in Traralgon following serious allegations of a ‘cover-up culture’ by the Andrews Labor Government. The protest comes as the Disability Royal Commission holds private hearings in town. Local families are seeking to share harrowing experiences of Victoria’s Education Department standing in the way…
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The Federal Government’s refusal to implement strict new biosecurity measures to stop foot and mouth disease (FMD) breaching Australia’s borders risks decimating Victorian agriculture. Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt is in Jakarta today to meet with authorities on the FMD outbreak in Indonesia. But Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Agriculture Peter Walsh…
DetailsDear Editor, Farming plays a huge role in the Gippsland economy and is an essential part of our local communities – but it also presents dangers every day. The theme for this year’s National Farm Safety Week, which will be acknowledged 18-24 July 2022, is ‘Recipe for Averting Disaster’. Farmsafe Australia will be heading a…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government’s fooling no-one today with an outrageous claim it’s made Victoria’s freight rail “safer, faster and easier” to get Victorian food and fibre to port. Misguided Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne made the statement in a press release today, coming as the Labor Government has botched the Murray Basin Rail…
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The Victorian Nationals’ party room has today selected Member for Lowan Emma Kealy as our new Deputy Leader. A special meeting was held this evening following the resignation of Member for Euroa Steph Ryan on Wednesday last week. Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh congratulated Ms Kealy on her selection, adding the new leadership team…
DetailsMental health programs designed to support Victorians through COVID isolation and uncertainty have been axed, despite last week’s three-month extension to pandemic declaration powers. It’s been revealed today Kids Helpline is among more than 15 organisations offering COVID recovery mental health support programs to be hit by $59.4 million in Andrews Labor Government funding cuts.…
DetailsDear Editor, A boost to the regional tourism economy is just one of a swag of benefits for country Victorians ahead of the Commonwealth Games in 2026. With the date now set for a March 17 opening ceremony, we must not waste any time planning the work that must be done to make sure our…
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