Dear Editor, Even with the state’s finances on life support, regional communities rightly expect the Andrews Labor Government to prioritise investment into our healthcare services. Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. It’s never too much to demand adequate services and infrastructure in our communities, and the regions have been neglected for far too long.…
DetailsThe Victorian Liberals and Nationals will this week move common-sense amendments to the Andrews Government’s injecting room laws. Key to these amendments is a suitability of premises requirement that mirrors New South Wales legislation and an explicit ban on injecting rooms being located within 250 metres of a school. Shadow Minister for Mental…
DetailsAfter quietly placing a consultation link on the Engage Victoria website, Labor has given Victorians just 21 days to have their say on a decision that will shape the future of our city. There are fears that the survey is just another box ticking exercise in what has been a long and arduous process around…
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Nationals MP Gaelle Broad has urged the Minister for Energy and Resources to listen to community concerns over the controversial high voltage powerline planned for western Victoria. “Given the significance of this major project, I urge the Minister to get involved and listen to what the community is saying,” Ms Broad said. She…
DetailsDear Editor, The upcoming State Budget will be riddled with red ink, but targeted investments must still be made in critical areas like regional Victoria’s emergency services. After bending to the unions and gutting the CFA, the least Daniel Andrews can do is fund safe, modern facilities to support local emergency personnel. In the state’s…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South and Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Danny O’Brien is encouraging Gippsland residents to have their say on the behaviour of road users as part of a parliamentary inquiry. Public submissions are now open for the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee inquiry, which will investigate the…
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The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region is encouraging residents to have their say on community safety in their local area. Ms Bath said Engage Victoria has an open consultation to gauge community sentiment about Victoria Police and local safety and priorities. “The rise in crime, anti-social behaviour and lawlessness across eastern Victoria is one…
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Vital funding for regional roads must be a key focus of next month’s State Budget, Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Region Gaelle Broad said today. “The State Budget on 23rd May is fast approaching, and it’s time the Government took this issue seriously and prioritised regional road funding.” “Many of our regional and rural roads…
DetailsTime is running out for people impacted by the October 2022 floods to make a submission to the Legislative Council’s Environment and Planning Committee’s inquiry into the flood event. All Victorians who have been affected by the floods are encouraged to make a submission, as the more submissions the Committee receives, will ensure a fair…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe, has slammed the Andrews Labor Government’s decision to slash 15 per cent from critical community preventative health programs. Ms O’Keeffe says those programs manage chronic disease and contributing factors including smoking, vaping, disability inclusion, unhealthy eating and physical inactivity. “The Andrews Labor Government’s cuts are reckless given Victoria’s…
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The Andrews Government’s decision to restrict duck opening is significantly impacting Gippsland small businesses. With opening season only days away, local small businesses have borne the financial brunt of Labor’s late decision to drastically shorten duck season and restrict bag limits. As indicated by the Game Management Authority (GMA) report into abundance estimates for game…
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Community health services delivering preventative health programs have been savagely cut by the Andrews Government. The news of cuts to critical health funding was dumped late on Friday, completely blindsiding Community Health service providers in regional Victoria. Up to 15 per cent will be cut from Victorian preventative health programs by the Andrews Government which…
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