Victorians are putting up with a pothole every 100 metres across the state’s roads while just two per cent of people who’ve made a claim for damage caused by bad roads have been successful. Graffiti on the road network has also exploded, with the Department of Transport and Planning removing seven times the amount…
DetailsThe Albanese Government’s last-minute decision to delay the implementation of Support at Home price caps by 12 months yet again confirms Labor’s aged care rollout has been badly mishandled, Shadow Minister for Regional Health Dr Anne Webster MP said today, “The delays in home care services and even assessments to get care have become diabolical…
DetailsToday, I announce that I will not be contesting the November State Election. It has been an incredible honour, and a significant chapter of my life, to represent the people of this region over the past 16 years, including 13 years serving on the front bench as a Minister and Shadow Minister. Over the coming…
DetailsDear Editor, As we approach National Volunteers Week, from the 18th of May to the 24th of May, this year’s theme “Your Year to Volunteer” is no better time than to give back to your local community. On National Volunteers Week I say thank you to those who already give their time to their community by volunteering.…
DetailsAustralians can look forward to a brighter future with the Nationals in government after the Leader of the Opposition, Angus Taylor, outlined a bold and visionary Budget in Reply speech on Thursday night that will put Australians first. Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said she is proud to see the strong theme of Nationals-driven…
DetailsThe Albanese government’s shock axing of regional communications funding shows contempt for more than 10 million Australians who live in regional, rural, and remote Australia, according to Shadow Minister for Communications and Digital Safety, Sarah Henderson, and Shadow Minister for Regional Communications, Anne Webster. The Budget papers confirm Labor has axed the Better Connectivity Plan…
DetailsVictorians will be more vulnerable to the impact of bushfire after Minister for Environment, Enver Erdogan, failed to guarantee there would be no cuts to regionally based Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) staff. Shadow Minister for Public Land Management, Melina Bath, said any reduction in frontline personnel would directly undermine bushfire preparedness and community safety.…
DetailsThe Albanese Government’s Budget has confirmed a harmful new tax on older Australians with private health insurance while failing to bolster the aged care system, increasing pressure on Australia’s struggling hospital system. At the same time Labor has announced an additional sneaky $2.7 billion cut on health and aged care services. Shadow Minister for Health…
DetailsA parliamentary petition calling on the Allan Labor Government to cancel the Delburn Wind Farm has been tabled in state parliament. Led by the Strzelecki Community Alliance on behalf of impacted residents, the petition pushes back against Labor’s decision to use the State Electricity Commission (SEC) to revive the project after private operators walked away,…
DetailsAfter five Labor Budgets, Australians are working harder, paying more tax, and going backwards. Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said the Budget brings higher taxes, more debt, more division and no plan to restore Australians’ standard of living or protect our way of life. “The Budget confirms Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers are the…
DetailsDear Editor The Nationals know we need to stop the waste, end the corruption and get on with the important job of fixing roads, tackling crime and improving the state’s finances. We’re focused on delivering real cost of living relief while boosting productivity, and we’ve already announced a series of practical policies to do just…
DetailsAn elected Liberal and Nationals Government will drive down the cost of the energy transition by introducing new Urban Solar Parks and pausing major transmission projects, including VNI West. A full review of the Victorian Transmission Plan will enable the spiralling cost of new transmission lines to be put through a rigorous assessment process. Concurrent…
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