The Nationals have reenforced their support for sports shooters, hunters, and farmers at a packed forum in Morwell where attendees were united in opposition against threats to the rights of law-abiding firearms owners. Nationals Leader Danny O’Brien, Member for Eastern Victoria Region Melina Bath, and Member for Morwell Martin Cameron were joined by Senator Bridget…
DetailsA new report has raised fresh concerns about the Allan Labor Government’s management of Victoria’s bushfire risk. Shadow Minister for Public Land Management, Melina Bath, said an independent report by the Victorian Auditor-General (VAGO) had exposed ongoing failures in bushfire risk assessment and fuel management. “The VAGO report, Follow-up: Reducing Bushfire Risk, shows bushfire risk…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has used Parliament to press the State Government on the future of the Irymple Ambulance Station, saying the current facility is outdated and no longer fit for purpose. Questioning Minister for Ambulance Services, Harriet Shing, Ms Benham asked whether the Irymple station was on the Government’s radar…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, has backed a new plan that will see students across the Shepparton electorate receive the support they need to succeed at school under the Nationals’ and Liberals Successful School Starters Program. Under the new plan, access to specialist support will be delivered to assess, refer and…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has questioned whether the Minister for Youth, Luba Grigorovitch, can credibly implement Victoria’s Youth Strategy given her past public support for men convicted of offences against women. During Question Time in Parliament, Ms Benham challenged the Minister over her commitment to the Strategy, which sets out the Government’s…
DetailsStudents at Tanjil South Primary School are helping preserve Australia’s wartime history with the planting of a Lone Pine seedling as part of the “100 Lone Pines Project”. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath MP, joined Tanjil South Primary School Principal Jason Horton and students to plant the commemorative tree which traces…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has been appointed to Victoria’s Shadow Cabinet, taking on the portfolios of Shadow Minister for Water, Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs, and Shadow Minister for Disability, Ageing, Carers and Volunteers. The appointment recognises Ms Benham’s strong advocacy for the Mildura electorate and regional Victoria, ensuring country communities…
DetailsVictorian farmers are being hit from all sides, yet a simple, practical issue like weed control continues to be ignored by the Allan Labor Government. The Nationals Member for Lowan and Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Emma Kealy, said invasive weeds such as gorse were spreading unchecked across regional Victoria, placing further pressure on landholders already…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien says the Allan Labor Government’s declaration of new Renewable Energy Zones across Gippsland has failed to provide important assurances for local residents, farmers and landholders. The Gippsland Renewable Energy Zone and Gippsland Shoreline Renewable Energy Zone were formally declared last week, identifying areas where future wind, solar,…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has raised concerns about the Allan Labor Government’s plan to merge the Victorian Fisheries Authority and the Game Management Authority into a new body known as Outdoor Recreation Victoria. Speaking in Parliament, Mr O’Brien said he was concerned Gippsland communities could lose their voice under the new…
DetailsDear Editor, The latest Ambulance Victoria performance report highlights both the dedication of our frontline paramedics and the ongoing challenges facing regional communities when it comes to timely access to emergency healthcare. While it is encouraging to see some improvement in ambulance response times across Victoria, the data shows there is still a long way…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien says ongoing delays to school projects across Gippsland show why regional Victoria needs a guaranteed fair share of infrastructure funding. Speaking in Parliament this week, Mr O’Brien highlighted a number of long-promised education projects that remain undelivered despite years of community advocacy and government commitments. “Across Gippsland…
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