Statement on Tim Fischer

Comment attributable to Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh On behalf of the Victorian Nationals I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Federal Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer AC. Tim epitomised everything it means to be a great Australian. A devoted family man, a farmer,…

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Jobs and funding cut under Labor’s ‘plan’ for regional development

The future of Victoria’s only government department dedicated to supporting jobs growth and community development in Regional Victoria is under threat. Today, the Andrews Labor Government failed to rule out more job and funding cuts from Regional Development Victoria (RDV) once the current review is finished. This latest uncertainty comes after a $130 million cut…

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Labor short-changing Regional Victorians on Basin Rail

The Andrews Labor Government has been caught short-changing Victorians on the Murray Basin Rail Project. Reports today raise serious questions on the Andrews Government’s claims it’s delivering $220 million towards the project. Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh said farmers and industry in north-west Victoria were furious the Andrews Labor Government’s mismanagement had left the…

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