The Nationals’ Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, has gone into bat for Latrobe Valley business owners, questioning Premier Jacinta Allan about why she insists on using them as “cash cows”. Speaking in State Parliament last week, Mr Cameron pointed to Labor’s toxic taxes and financial mismanagement as having a disastrous impact on local businesses. “We…
DetailsIn 150 days, Victorians get to do something the Allan Labor Government should fear: vote. Ask people across our region what’s keeping them up at night and the answer is consistent – the cost of living, crime, and health. The financial squeeze is very real – it’s a mortgage that’s grown, a grocery bill that’s…
DetailsGrowing community concern about the recently overhauled Leongatha–Wonthaggi bus timetable was escalated to state parliament last week. Speaking in parliament, The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath said South Gippsland and Bass Coast residents are reporting missed connections, longer travel times and reduced access to key services. “It is unacceptable basic…
DetailsDear Editor, As the final round of the 2026 Penrite Australian Superbike Championship approaches, I would like to wish five-time Australian Champion Josh Waters all the very best as he prepares to compete at Queensland Raceway. Josh has been a mainstay of Australian motorcycle racing for many years and has built a reputation…
DetailsRegional Victoria will be guaranteed 25 per cent of all new Victorian Government infrastructure spending under a future Nationals and Liberals Government, ensuring country communities finally receive funding that reflects their share of the state’s population. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, said the Fair Share Guarantee would help address years of underinvestment…
DetailsThe Albanese Government has once again broken its word, cutting a deal with the Greens to restrict self-managed super funds and take away Australians’ retirement choices. Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said that the Prime Minister had repeatedly insisted he would not do deals with the Greens, yet Mr Albanese has broken trust with…
DetailsAnother alleged overnight arson attack in Gippsland is further evidence of crime spiralling out of control under the Allan Labor Government. The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath said the Warragul incident which occurred on a convenience store was “deeply concerning.” “Victorians have been abandoned by the soft-on-crime Labor Government while the community pays…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local artists, organisations and community groups to apply for grants through Midsumma’s Regional Activation Program, which supports inclusive events and creative projects celebrating LGBTIQA+ pride in the lead-up to the Victoria’s Pride Street Party in February 2027. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to…
DetailsThe Nationals in government will introduce a plan to help children get the support they need to succeed from their first day of school. The Successful School Starters program will provide specialist support for Foundation students, helping identify learning and developmental needs early and connecting families with assessment, referral and diagnosis services. The Nationals Member…
DetailsThe Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster MP, has welcomed today’s decision by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to retain farmers’ access to paraquat and diquat under revised scientific conditions. Dr Webster said the decision reflected what farmers across the Mallee and regional Australia have – at great effort – consistently argued:…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has called on the Victorian Government to urgently increase funding for roadside weeds and pest management, raising the issue in Parliament with the Minister for Local Government. Ms Benham highlighted the long-running partnership between Mildura Rural City Council and local dryland farming Landcare groups, which for more…
DetailsThe Nationals and Liberals in government will put community safety first by recruiting an extra 3,000 police officers, reopening closed police stations and increasing the police presence in our communities. Victorians deserve to feel safe in their homes, businesses and on their streets. That means more police on the beat, stronger laws and a bail…
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