Nationals promise Pandemic Royal Commission
The Victorian Nationals will hold a Royal Commission into the Victorian Government’s pandemic response if elected to government next year. Member for Euroa and Deputy Nationals Leader Steph Ryan told…
Water storages ready to burst, but Melburnians still paying for desal
The Andrews Labor Government is pushing a $77 million dollar order of 125GL of desalinated water through Melbourne’s water storages as the system nears 90 per cent full. Wet weather…
Property Council endorses free public transport to revive Melbourne CBD
As office occupancy rates hover around four per cent, the Property Council of Australia has today joined the call for free public transport to drive the city’s revitalisation. Travel on…
More eateries choosing to close as hospo staff shortages continue to bite
More hospitality businesses across Victoria are today reporting losses due to the worsening post-pandemic staffing shortages in the industry. Pubs, cafes and bakeries in Bendigo have had to cut back…
City Loop fire safety upgrades go up in smoke
Crucial fire and safety upgrades to Melbourne’s City Loop network are nearly $350 million over-budget and languishing without a contractor or completion date. The City Loop Fire and Safety…
Vaccine passports must come to an end
Local MP and deputy Nationals leader Steph Ryan says the Andrews Government must stick to the plan agreed to at national cabinet and end vaccine restrictions. The call comes after…
Labor’s shocking pandemic laws pass lower house
New legislation which gives the Victorian Premier the Premier to rule by decree passed the Legislative Assembly last night, despite fierce objection from local MP Steph Ryan. The deputy Nationals…
Statement on the Crown Royal Commission final report
The Victorian Liberals and Nationals accept the recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Crown Casino today. But reform of the Casino will not be complete until there’s been…
Victorians’ first drink back on the house
Victorians would enjoy a free drink on the house under a Liberal National plan to get family, friends and loved ones back in their favorite pub, bar or licensed venue.…
Statement on Crown Royal Commission final report
Crown Royal Commission has delivered its final report today, but Victorians will wait weeks to see the detail after the Andrews Government decided to keep the findings under lock and…
Rapid testing urged as workforce shortages loom
Member for Euroa and Deputy National Leader Steph Ryan has called on the Health Minister to permit rapid testing for workers who are not vaccinated by the state government’s mandated…
Backing Shepparton events against last minute cancellations
A new plan to inject vibrancy and confidence back into Shepparton’s shattered events sector will see major events eligible for up to $10 million if they have to cancel at…