A Liberal and Nationals Government will get Victoria’s mental health reforms back on track, despite the Carroll Labor Government’s decision to bundle the Mental Health portfolio with Health. Shadow Minister for Mental Health Emma Kealy said the government’s decision to put the portfolios together under the same umbrella created a real risk that mental health…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is encouraging community organisations across bushfire affected areas to apply for the Victorian Government’s Community Recovery Grants, with up to $75,000 available for locally led projects that support communities recovering from the January 2026 bushfires. The grants are designed to fund projects that strengthen community resilience, improve…
DetailsMember for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has joined Shadow Minister for Energy David Davis and Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell in Benalla to hear directly from communities living alongside renewable energy developments. Representatives from communities impacted by the Glenrowan West, Mokoan West and Goorambat renewable energy projects attended a roundtable discussion to share their experiences, highlighting…
DetailsAfter more than three years since Stage 3 of the Shepparton Line Upgrade was originally promised to be completed, the people of the Goulburn Valley will finally be able to experience the additional services on the Shepparton Line as promised, nine weekday and five weekend return services. The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe…
DetailsVictorians are being asked to believe that swapping the captain fixes a ship that’s already taking on water. It doesn’t. Ben Carroll didn’t just sit in cabinet — he sat right beside Jacinta Allan, taking her marching orders every Sunday night and following them blindly into cabinet every Monday morning. Not once did he speak…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has criticised Premier Ben Carroll’s decision to abolish the dedicated Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery, saying it sends a clear message that bushfire recovery is no longer a priority for the Labor Government. As part of his new Ministry announced this week, Premier Carroll removed the standalone Natural…
DetailsA Liberals and Nationals Government will restore effective wild dog control and give farmers the tools they need to protect their livestock and livelihoods. Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Agriculture Emma Kealy said farmers deserved practical, evidence-based wild dog management that recognised the realities of farming alongside public land. “Farmers should…
DetailsDear Editor, Victorians have a new Premier, but for those of us in Gippsland there is a nagging sense of déjà vu. Ben Carroll is not a fresh face. He has spent a decade around the Cabinet table and for the past three years has been Jacinta Allan’s Deputy Premier. If Gippslanders are hoping for…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has called on the Carroll Labor Government to urgently step in and demand answers from electricity providers over ongoing power outages that are disrupting homes, businesses and lives across Gippsland. Speaking in Parliament, Mr O’Brien said residents in communities including Yarram, Won Wron, Devon North, McLoughlins Beach…
DetailsThe Coalition welcomes the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) announcement of an inquiry today into regional mobile coverage across Australia including whether domestic mobile roaming should be mandated. In what is a big win for regional Australians, the ACCC will consider the case to regulate wholesale mobile services to ensure improved outcomes for customers…
DetailsThe Nationals’ candidate for Gippsland East, Gemma Rendell, is expecting the new V/Line timetable to deliver an additional morning service from Bairnsdale, and maintain the train connection through to Southern Cross, as rumours have been circulating of plans to terminate some services at Flinders Street. Ms Rendell said the priority was the introduction of an…
DetailsThe Victorian Labor Government should not force Horsham Rural City Council to choose between bushfire recovery and its fair share of funding for other important community infrastructure. The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has backed Horsham Rural City Mayor Brian Klowss in calling for the government to ensure funding provided to rebuild community assets…
Details