The Andrews Labor Government must provide funding certainty for the Mode Shift Incentive Scheme (MSIS) to encourage more freight onto rail. The MSIS is an incentive program providing financial support to rail freight companies to make the cost of transporting goods on rail more competitive. The program was established by the former Liberal…
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Nationals MP Gaelle Broad has asked the Government to urgently provide more information on the controversial high voltage powerline destined for north central Victoria. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Broad said she supported renewables, but she also supports the regional communities that will carry the burden of delivering renewable energy to the city. “The…
DetailsThe State Government is being called on to explain why public housing is sitting empty in Gippsland while people are desperate for a roof over their head. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has called on the Minister for Housing for answers with recent figures confirming that more than 67,000 Victorians were…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien is concerned that new energy legislation passed by the Andrews Labor Government will do little to improve resilience or help communities affected by extended power blackouts. Mr O’Brien said he was pleased when the Energy Minister answered his calls for an electricity distribution network resilience review…
DetailsLabor has sensationally backed away from mental health support for timber workers in state parliament following further questioning from The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Public Land Use, Melina Bath. Ms Bath contested Labor’s commitment to worker mental health, after multiple Ministers referred to its native timber industry worker…
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The Andrews Government with the help of the cross bench blocked an Inquiry investigating the poor state of roads, particularly in rural and regional Victoria. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Regional, Melina Bath who strongly endorsed of the motion said with Labor voting against an Inquiry into road construction, repair, maintenance and road safety,…
DetailsA motion put forward by the Liberals and Nationals that would have recognised the poor state of Victoria’s roads, especially in rural and regional areas, has been voted down in the Legislative Council. State Budget figures confirm a $380 million reduction in annual spending on road maintenance since 2020 – a massive 45 per…
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The Nationals Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, has blasted the Andrews Government in Parliament for shirking its responsibility to answer questions from regional Victorians. Mr Cameron used his Members Statement last week to highlight the complete lack of acknowledgement, answers, and accountability shown by Labor Ministers in failing to respond to correspondence from Opposition…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Public Land Use Melina Bath has blasted the Andrews Government to task over its decision to axe Victoria’s native timber industry in state parliament today. During question time Ms Bath accused the Andrews Government of playing judge, jury, and executioner of Victoria’s native timber…
DetailsDear Editor, Under Labor, Victoria is broke. In a budget that highlights total financial incompetence, the Andrews Labor is making life harder for regional Victorians with funding slashed in key areas such as roads, health and agriculture. On health, there is no plan in this budget to solve regional Victoria’s workforce issues.…
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Regional communities right across northern Victoria are hurting as a direct result of bank closures, the Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has told Parliament. Ms Broad called on the Regional Development Minister to support regional towns to ensure vital local banking services remain. “This month the ANZ branch closes in Myrtleford.…
DetailsThis week’s State Budget inflicts more pain on Victorian workers, families and businesses when they can least afford it, the Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Region Gaelle Broad said today. “In recent weeks I have spoken to many people who are having trouble keeping up with rising costs,” Ms Broad said. “There have…
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