Victorian 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…
DetailsCongratulations to Matt Canavan and Darren Chester on being elected as leader and deputy leader respectively of the federal Nationals. Matt Canavan has fought for regional Australia since assuming his role as Senator for Queensland in 2014, and was a dedicated Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia from 2017 to 2020. Darren…
DetailsI’m incredibly honoured to have been elected Deputy Leader of The Nationals Federal Parliamentary team, serving alongside our new Leader Matt Canavan. I acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the previous leadership team, David Littleproud and Kevin Hogan, who I consider great friends and champions for regional Australia. As someone who was born and…
DetailsThe Nationals are today taking another major step toward preserving Australia’s food security with the tabling of proposed laws to ban federal funding of projects that diminish prime agricultural land, or place it under foreign ownership. In the Senate today, Queensland Senator Matt Canavan is today introducing The Nationals’ Prime Agricultural Land Protection Bill 2026, following…
DetailsDavid Littleproud has been a great champion for regional Australia and regional Victoria as leader of the federal Nationals. David has always shown a steadfast commitment to the nation’s regional and rural communities, an incredible work ethic, and an approachability that has been warmly welcomed by locals from every corner of Australia. Through natural disasters,…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has called on the Allan Labor Government to reveal how many public housing homes across Gippsland South are sitting vacant while local families remain on the waiting list. Speaking in Parliament last week, Mr O’Brien asked the Minister for Housing to provide the number of public housing…
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