Melina Bath MP – Urgent action needed on independent living funding impasse

The National’s Melina Bath has called on the Allan Labor Government to act with urgency on the funding impasse between the state and federal governments and private providers impacting independent living supports for people with disabilities. Transition funding from the Victorian Government was cruelly cut off on 1 January without a resolution, leaving residents in…

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Danny O’Brien MP – O’Brien seeks answers on Limeburners Walk closure

The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has sought answers from the Allan Labor Government over the continued closure of the southern section of Limeburners Walk at Walkerville. Mr O’Brien raised the issue in Parliament after being contacted by concerned local residents about the future of the track, which links Walkerville North and Walkerville…

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Dr Anne Webster MP – Stranded! – Labor’s Loddon childcare desert $5 million a cruel vote-buying mirage

Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster says she is furious Labor misled Loddon residents at the 2025 federal election promising they would spend $5 million on ‘new childcare’ when, all along, the already-promised childcare facility at Wedderburn was getting the money. A Federation Funding Agreement between the Albanese federal Labor Government and the Allan Victorian…

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Emma Kealy MP – Lowan communities cheated in $15-billion Big Build waste

The Allan Labor Government’s funnelling of $15 billion to criminals on Melbourne construction sites has cheated rural and regional communities of funding that could have gone towards healthcare, schools, roads and emergency services. Speaking in Parliament, Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy scolded the government for squandering billions in taxpayer money through its Big Build…

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Darren Chester MP – VOLUNTEER GRANTS PROGRAM OPEN FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is calling on local not-for-profit organisations to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the 2025–26 Volunteer Grants program. Mr Chester said the Volunteer Grants program provides practical support to community organisations that rely on volunteers by reducing barriers to participation and strengthening community connections. “Volunteers are the lifeblood of…

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Darren Chester MP – NEW ALL-ABILITIES RAMP IMPROVES ACCESS AT SEASPRAY SLSC

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the completion of a new all-abilities access ramp at the Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club, improving accessibility for locals and visitors during the busy summer season. The project was delivered with support from the #lovegippsland Stronger Communities Grant Program and provides safe, easy access to the ocean-facing…

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Melina Bath MP – Petition secures parliamentary debate on Victorian firearm laws

A Field and Game Australia petition supported by The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath has surpassed 12,000 signatures, triggering a debate in State Parliament. The debate comes as the Allan Labor Government reviews Victoria’s firearm laws, with signatories urging proper enforcement of existing laws and warning against rushed, ineffective changes. In the wake…

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Emma Kealy MP – New funding to support community cricket facilities

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is encouraging local cricket clubs, schools, councils and facility managers to apply for the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund. Ms Kealy said the funding was a great chance to strengthen local cricket facilities and get more people involved, no matter their age or experience. “Great local sporting facilities make…

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