Govt must fix VPTAS

Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, has called on the Health Minister to fix the failing Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS) payment reimbursements. “While our health system is in crisis, one element the government can fix quickly is VPTAS, which covers some of the travel and accommodation costs incurred by rural Victorians when they…

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Shock energy price hike hits regional families, small businesses

Regional Victorians are facing unprecedented energy price increases as a result of the mismanagement of the Andrews Labor Government. The Victorian Essential Services Commission has released is Victorian Default Offer 2023-24 Draft Decision, which confirms shock electricity bill increases of 31.1 per cent for households and 33.2 per cent for small businesses. For an average Victorian…

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O’Keeffe demands deadline for life-saving road repairs across regional Victoria

Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe says a trucking business in her electorate faces more than $100,000 in unbudgeted repairs because of the appalling state of regional roads.   In Parliament this week Ms O’Keeffe demanded Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne tell regional Victorians “When will increased funding be provided for adequate repairs…

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Reimbursements for Active Kids

The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien is highlighting that local families may be eligible to have up to $200 of their children’s sport fees reimbursed through the State Government’s Get Active program. Mr O’Brien said many people are already aware of the Get Active vouchers available through registered club providers, but don’t realise…

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