Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has met with Latrobe City Council representatives in Canberra to discuss the region’s priorities ahead of the 2026–27 Federal Budget. Mr Chester met with Latrobe City Council Mayor Sharon Gibson, Deputy Mayor Dale Harriman, Chief Executive Officer Steven Piasente and Acting Senior Strategy and Advocacy Advisor Kate Cumming to…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has renewed calls for the State Government to reduce the probationary driving age to 17, in line with every other state and territory in Australia. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Broad said the current minimum age of 18 was out of step with the rest of the country…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged the Minister for Water to look into the causes of serious flooding which have seriously impacted Junortoun residents. Ms Broad told Parliament she recently visited local residents who were badly affected by floodwaters in recent years following increased property development in the area. “Among these…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has called on state and federal governments to ensure fuel supply to regional areas as Gippslanders struggle with rising fuel costs and supply restrictions in the wake of war in the Middle East. Mr O’Brien said local fuel distributors were facing some supply restrictions, largely due…
DetailsLabor’s decision to fund just 10 Hospital-in-the-Home mental health beds in Melbourne’s west shows just how low a priority mental health and suicide prevention is for this government. It also serves as a reminder of how the $15 billion lost to CFMEU corruption could have assisted Victorians in need of mental health and suicide…
DetailsVictorian farmers are facing growing pressure in reliable access to diesel and fertiliser, worsened by global disruptions from the escalating Middle East conflict, panic buying at the bowser, and sharply rising import costs. The Allan Labor Government must take urgent action and secure reliable supplies before critical winter cropping and livestock feeding operations suffer.…
DetailsToday’s decision by Qantas to agree to pay $105 million in compensation to its customers for flights cancelled during the Covid pandemic is a vindication of the prosecution in the Australian Senate of Qantas Airlines under the stewardship of Alan Joyce. “Qantas sought to take advantage of its customers during a time of distress and…
DetailsMinister Bowen has yet again played politics on fuel supplies, Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said, as Labor released 20 per cent of the baseline Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) for petrol and diesel. “Minister Bowen told a press conference on Friday the MSO was their policy – it wasn’t. The Coalition legislated the MSO in Government…
DetailsA new parliamentary report has confirmed what many regional Victorians have long believed – the Allan Labor Government is failing to properly consult the community on major decisions, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. The Environment and Planning Committee has tabled its report following an inquiry into community consultation practices…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has again pressured the Minister for Energy and Resources over the removal of compressed natural gas (CNG) services from 10 regional Victorian communities, warning residents are being left out of pocket and running out of time. Ms Broad told Parliament the Labor Government was made aware of…
DetailsA series of frightening incidents in Kyneton and Gisborne has highlighted the need for proper resources and support for Victoria Police, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has told Parliament. Ms Broad recently visited businesses in Kyneton and spoke with local residents who were deeply concerned about increased crime and reduced hours at…
DetailsPlans to duplicate the Western Highway between Ararat and Buangor have finally been signed off, yet the Allan Labor Government has said the timing of construction is yet to be determined. The message to the government from Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Roads, Danny O’Brien, is simple – “get on with…
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