More flexible business restrictions and stronger supports have been called by Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. Speaking in Parliament last week, Mr Bull said only around 20% of businesses were qualifying for support as restrictions were simply too tight. “For example, the smaller operators who aren’t registered for GST are excluded and…
Acting Premier James Merlino and his sidekick, Veterans Minister Shaun Leane, need to explain why they have put football crowds before our veteran community. It’s been confirmed the Andrews Labor Government has rubber-stamped crowds of 85,000 footy fans at the MCG on ANZAC Day, but despite this the Government is still clamping down on gatherings…
East Gippsland Shire Council is being short changed by the Andrews Labor Government on boat ramp maintenance. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, asked questions in Parliament that highlighted the unfairness where a council like Frankston – with only two boat ramps – receives $112,000 every year for their maintenance, while East Gippsland –…
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) offices in rural areas should now be open. “Here we are entering holiday season, people wanting to book campsites, check if roads are open, renew fishing and hunting licences, discuss pest control and obtain general information, but the doors…
The Victorian Auditor General’s long-awaited report into Reducing Bushfire Risk released today, reveals the Andrews Labor Government has over the past four years not even reached half (43%) of its arguably already low fuel reduction burn target. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said the independent report showed what most East Gippslanders knew, not…
The Agriculture Minister’s recent hollow announcements around timber plantations does nothing for security of the local industry, says Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. “When you have the Construction Forestry Maritime Mining And Energy Union (CFMMEU), slamming a Labor policy, it’s a fair indication it is seriously flawed. “The CFMMEU says the policy…
East Gippsland firewood merchants and timber harvesters are warning this winter’s firewood shortage is likely just a foretaste of a permanent shortage should the government proceed with its plans to end native timber harvesting in the state. Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, says the suspension of timber harvesting after the bushfires is…
East Gippsland’s young adults need to be able to obtain their driving licences during the Coronavirus lockdown. Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said it was not right the State Government had basically shut up shop and removed the ability for young drivers to sit their learner test, or undertake their probationary licence…
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, has called for uniformity on bushfire apps and information between Victoria and New South Wales. “What we had over last summer for those living in border communities, was different apps and different symbols being used. The road closure apps are also different between the states, which is very…
The supply of logs to the Fenning timber mill has “run out” today, prompting Nationals MP for Gippsland East Tim Bull, to call for urgent intervention in Parliament. “This is a highly regarded local company that employs 50 people and contributes much to our community. “The Premier said he would walk with us…
Not enough flu vaccinations are being supplied to rural areas like East Gippsland. Nationals Gippsland East MP, Tim Bull, is concerned that immunisation providers in East Gippsland are not receiving adequate supply of vaccinations to protect people over 65 years of age, who are considered among the most vulnerable in our community. “The…
The Federal Government’s new COVIDSafe smartphone application is a critical step forward to save lives and better protect our community against the spread of coronavirus. The app will provide accurate information that will speed up the process of identifying people who have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with coronavirus. Participation is…