Small business owners operating from the family home are being hit with land tax bills after Labor lowered the tax exemption threshold on an individual’s primary place of residence. The State Revenue Office (SRO) is issuing land tax bills to home based businesses with a turnover greater than $30,000 in gross income and a value…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster MP says regional Victoria has reached a fork in the road after three years of utter neglect of the road network under the Albanese and Allan Labor Governments, adding that an incoming Coalition government would put Mallee roads back on track. “Mallee residents all over the length…
DetailsHalls Gap businesses still limping through a weaker trading year due to bushfire-enforced closures during their peak trading season are still waiting for even the miniscule $5,000 relief Labor has offered them, Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster learned in Halls Gap on Thursday. “I am horrified to hear from businesses in unison at a forum I…
DetailsThe Save Silverleaves petition debate has occurred in state parliament led by The Nationals’ Melina Bath MP. Ms Bath said it was time for a reset and called on the Allan Government to work collaboratively with the Silverleaves community and local government to plan and implement long term adaptations. “To date the Allan Government’s response…
DetailsThe Select Committee investigating the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games handed down its final report heavily criticising the Allan Government for its incompetence and failures to undertake due diligence. The blame was placed on the current Premier Jacinta Allan as the architect, along with the former Premier Daniel Andrews. The report said Premier Jacinta Allan…
DetailsMallee residents will benefit from immediate cost-of-living relief from an incoming Coalition Government, in stark contrast to Labor’s cruel hoax yesterday of ‘modest’ relief in 425 days’ time, Member for Mallee Dr Webster said this morning. “Tonight, in the Coalition’s Budget In Reply speech, Peter Dutton will announce an elected Dutton-Littleproud Coalition Government will provide…
DetailsVictorian bail laws remain weaker than they were 12 months ago despite Allan Labor Government’s Bail Bill passing state parliament. During the debate, Labor was embarrassingly forced to remove the word ‘tough’ from the Bill title with opposition and independent MP’s labelling it unacceptable virtue signalling. The Nationals’ Melina Bath MP called out the Allan…
DetailsMallee residents will struggle with the cost-of-living for longer under Labor’s fourth budget, potholes will grow larger in regional roads, and the regional health workforce crisis will persist, Member for Mallee and Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Health Dr Anne Webster said this evening. “This is a tricky budget from a tricky government that seeks…
DetailsIn a win for Wattle Bank residents, a road safety review has been secured for the notorious Lynnes Road and Inverloch-Kongwak Road intersection. The announcement comes after community outcry and political pressure following numerous traffic incidents and collisions at the site. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South and Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath is encouraging local volunteer groups to apply for Victorian Landcare Grants. The 2025 Victorian Landcare Grants aim to improve local parks, waterways and reserves so Victorians can continue to experience the best of our great outdoors. Project grants of up to $20,000 are available to…
DetailsLabor sided with Animal Justice Party (AJP) in state parliament by agreeing to review authority to control wildlife (ATCW) permits instead of backing Victorian famers. The Nationals’ Melina Bath spoke against an Animal Justice Party motion which stopped short of calling on the Allan Government to ban authorised use of ATCW permits on wombats.…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a Coalition Government commitment to crack down on union thuggery and stamp out organised crime in the construction industry. Mr Chester said the latest disturbing revelations on the CFMEU’s behaviour are driving up the cost of construction and robbing regional Victorians of much-needed funds for local…
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