The Nationals’ Melina Bath has sought answers from the Allan Government on its plan to slash the number of Fisheries Officer positions by 27 to just nine across Western Port and Port Phillip Bay. In parliament Ms Bath called on the Minister for Outdoor Recreation, Hon Steve Dimopoulos to outline how he intends to regulate…
DetailsNewhaven Jetty closure debated in parliament The Bass Coast community’s fight to Save Newhaven Jetty was elevated to a higher level, with the petition debate occurring in the Legislative Council of state parliament. The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria and sponsor, Melina Bath led the debate on behalf of residents. Ms Bath told parliament the…
DetailsMonday 17 February 2025 The head of Victoria’s taxi regulator must be removed following disturbing revelations of a widespread culture of fraud, abuse, and exploitation, enabled by the largest cab operators in the state. Safe Transport Victoria, the regulator, has run out of chances and clearly is not living by its motto “Safe…
DetailsTuesday 18 February 2025 The Allan Labor Government must immediately step in and save the threatened weekly Last Post ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. It is disgraceful that the Sunday ceremony, an institution in Victoria for 90 years, is under threat due to a lack of funding from the government. The…
DetailsMonday 17 February 2025 The head of Victoria’s taxi regulator must be removed following disturbing revelations of a widespread culture of fraud, abuse, and exploitation, enabled by the largest cab operators in the state. Safe Transport Victoria, the regulator, has run out of chances and clearly is not living by its motto “Safe…
DetailsMonday 17 February 2025 Dear Editor, The Allan Labor Government sold Victorians a dream that the return of the SEC was the silver bullet to solve the energy crisis and provide Victorians with reliable and affordable energy. Sadly, this has been revealed as another Labor lie. Independent economic agency, Moody’s, has released…
Details13 February 2025 The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged the Premier to address a lack of transparency on Land Use Activity Agreements (LUAA) in Victoria, as vital projects are delayed. Ms Broad said much-needed housing and public projects were being held up by the agreements, in some cases by…
DetailsFriday 14 February 2025 Victoria’s cost of living crisis will get much worse under the Allan Labor Government as it marches on with proposed changes to egg production, making one of our favourite kitchen staples much more expensive. Premier Jacinta Allan must work with the Federal Government to pause the proposed phasing out…
DetailsThursday 13 February 2025 Victoria’s rental market continues to go backwards revealing a statewide reduction of 20,000 rental properties in the past 18 months as property investors sell up. The Nationals’ Melina Bath said Labor’s addiction to new or increased taxes has had a negative impact on rental property availability and individuals and…
DetailsRoad and freight route upgrades, tourism, digital connectivity, energy security and affordability, disaster resilience, skills, employment and education, were at the forefront of discussions with One Gippsland and Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester in Parliament last week. Mr Chester met with delegates from the peak regional advocacy body to discuss priority areas for investment…
DetailsThursday 13 February 2025 Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said the region’s farmers and families could now celebrate a huge cost-of-living win, after the Coalition forced Labor to bin its bad fresh food tax. The Coalition moved a successful motion in the Senate to remove Labor’s fresh food tax, known as the…
DetailsCricket grant applications open The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath, is encouraging all local cricket clubs to apply for the grants available under the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF). The ACIF is funded by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia to support community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation and promoting…
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