Clarity needed on offshore wind plans
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has called on the Andrews Labor Government to provide clarity on its proposed investments in offshore wind farms. Mr O’Brien said…
It’s a case of even more suits for DELWP
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…
Labor’s timber rehash won’t save Opal jobs
The 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…
Protecting our soil to drive farming and environmental health
The Nationals in government will deliver new investments in soil research to protect and enhance our soils, environment and help make agriculture more productive and profitable. The Nationals Member…
Labor sells out Gippsland on offshore wind
The Andrews Labor Government has already sold out Gippsland on the development of offshore wind with a government paper nominating the Port of Hastings as the state government’s preferred port…
Fresh warnings that Andrews’ failed energy policy will cost Victorian jobs
Daniel Andrews’ election energy policy has been tried, tested, and failed, and will continue to send power prices higher and cost more local Victorian jobs. Fresh warnings from Australia’s…
Labor’s timber strangulation heartbreaking for Orbost
Nationals and Liberal MPs, East Gippsland Shire Councillors, timber industry representatives, small business operators and local timber workers met in Orbost on Tuesday night in a show of solidarity. Addressing…
Early Closure of AGL’s Loy Yang A Power Station
“Latrobe Valley has a proud history of powering Victoria and Loy Yang A’s early closure announcement by mid-2035 has an impact on two major fronts: the workers, their families &…
Real solutions to deliver a cheaper, cleaner, more reliable energy future
The early closure of Victoria’s largest power station further demonstrates the need for a common-sense plan to transition our energy market whilst keeping prices low. The Liberals and Nationals’…
Real solutions to save on the growing price of fuel
Victorian motorists could save up to $800 per year by getting the best price at the pump under a new plan announced today by the Victorian Liberals and Nationals. …
Bath tables Bushfire fuel reduction petition
The Howitt Society’s e-petition calling for an increase in fuel reduction burning has been tabled in State Parliament. It was sponsored by Shadow Assistant Minister for Public Land Use and…
Labor Ministers have no idea on roadside vegetation risks
Roads Minister, Ben Carroll’s announcement today that Labor is investing more funds into removing grass and weeds on roadsides is laughable when he has ignored the major issues of roadside…