The Legislative Assembly’s Legal and Social Issues Committee (LSIC) has established an ‘Inquiry into increasing the number of registered organ and tissue donors’ which is accepting public submissions until Friday 19 May. The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, was recently appointed to the committee and outlined the terms of reference of the inquiry. “Organ…
DetailsGippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, has yet again raised in State Parliament the need for greater investment in East Gippsland roads. He told Parliament, “while I acknowledge the $2.6 million recently announced to repair a 1.8 kilometre horror stretch of the Great Alpine Road between Ensay and Swift’s Creek, this is not even the…
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The Labor Government’s inability to properly fund Victorian roads continues to have an impact across the state, with the cost of road repairs soaring following last year’s floods. The price of fixing flood-impacted roads has skyrocketed in recent months, with the burden falling on struggling local councils. Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland said significant repairs…
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Victoria’s dilapidated road network is continuing to cost regional Victorians, with drivers struggling to receive compensation for vehicle damage in a timely manner as delays continue. Claims made to Regional Roads Victoria and VicRoads are facing considerable delays, with impacted drivers unable to receive assistance or compensation within a reasonable timeframe. Member for Euroa Annabelle…
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The Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien is again calling on the Andrews Labor Government to improve the service on the Gippsland line, with demand for passenger rail expected to increase as public transport fares fall from March 31. Mr O’Brien said it was disappointing that despite years of delays and disruptions as works…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, has urged the Andrews Government to push through amendments to the Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 as a matter of priority. Mr Cameron spoke in favour of a Reasoned Amendment to the Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 in Parliament last week and said reforms were necessary to strengthen…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government has delayed a crucial step in Victoria’s path to Treaty by failing to provide documents to the Yoorrook Justice Commission. This week the Commission condemned the State Government for delaying future hearings and jeopardising the release of reports on the Commission’s findings. Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Peter Walsh, said the…
DetailsDear Editor, May’s state budget will set out the government’s priorities for the coming four-year term, with Victorians being warned to brace for significant cuts in the face of state debt now rocketing to over $110 Billion – that’s a debt of about $15,000 per adult. As interest rates increase, this impacts the state budget…
DetailsA program that could help ease the housing crisis in regional Victoria appears to have been ignored by the government, according to Northern Victoria MP Gaelle Broad. Ms Broad said the idea to streamline the planning process for secondary dwellings, such as granny flats, was a good one. A pilot study was done…
DetailsDear Editor, Last week Parliament debated a bill about the ongoing licensing of a medically supervised safe injecting room in Melbourne. Disappointingly the Andrews Government voted down amendments moved by The Nationals to ensure these injecting rooms are not located in the vicinity of schools, unlike the current facility in North Richmond. I had the…
DetailsThe Andrews Labor Government is being called on to take immediate action to fix the failing Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS). The scheme reimburses travel and accommodation costs incurred by rural Victorians when they are required to travel more than 100 kilometres one way for specialist medical treatment. Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader…
DetailsTaxi licencing and disability accreditation delays are impacting upon the viability of some taxi services in the Ovens Valley. Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, said that he had been approached by a local taxi company, who were struggling to fill shifts due to the massive delays and red tape. “It is really disappointing…
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