Regional Victorians are being unfairly slugged by Labor’s Emergency Services and Volunteer tax, a levy that punishes country families and those who already give their time and resources to protect communities. Now, the Allan Labor Government is trying to look like it’s listening by pausing the tax for some until after the 2026 election…
DetailsThe Labor Government’s decision to put taxpayers’ money into the Delburn wind farm is a slap in the face for the local community which has fought hard against the project from the beginning. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, questioned what purpose the $650 million investment by the SEC would serve. “If this project…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath, has stood with Field and Game member and law-abiding firearm owner Ryan Weeratunge on the steps of State Parliament to launch a new e-petition calling on the Allan Labor Government to properly enforce existing gun laws and reject rushed, ineffective changes. In the wake of the…
DetailsPassengers on the Bairnsdale V/Line are being forced to stand for the entire four-hour journey to Melbourne due to overcrowded trains. The new VLocity three car sets have less capacity than the decommissioned Red Rattler, leaving commuters packed into concerningly overfull services. The Nationals’ MP for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, slammed the Allan Labor Government…
DetailsThere have been renewed calls for an increase in fisheries officers at both Lakes Entrance and Mallacoota, following cuts to positions earlier this year. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said Fisheries Victoria removed two positions at each of the locations, leaving only two officers at each, and while the positions they cut were…
DetailsAs total fire bans loom across Victoria this week, we are reminded of the inherent risk we face here in south-east Australia. Victoria is one of the most bushfire-prone areas in the world, and we are fortunate to be home to the Country Fire Authority (CFA) — an organisation built on community spirit and volunteer…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government is trying to hoodwink Victorian farmers by putting its unpopular emergency services tax on hold, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. “In a clear sign of a nervous government, this tax has been shelved until after the next state election,” Ms Broad said. “It has…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien has thanked the Gippsland community for its outstanding generosity following the successful handover of Christmas gifts to local charity A Better Life for Foster Kids. Mr O’Brien said the response to this year’s Giving Tree appeal has once again demonstrated the kindness and community spirit that Gippslanders…
DetailsAustralians will feel more pain in the hip pocket during Christmas as the Albanese Labor Government’s ‘MYEFO’ update worsened the cost-of-living crisis, Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said today. Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ ‘Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook’ might have missed many people’s attention due to other tragic matters in the media, but cast a…
DetailsWhat happened on Sunday was a horrific attack that affects us all. Our love and prayers are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives and suffered injuries, and those who witnessed this terrifying event. These events were driven by hateful ideology and antisemitism. Since October 7, 2023, the damaging spread of…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien says ongoing delays to social housing maintenance are continuing to leave vulnerable Gippslanders waiting far longer than they should for a home. Mr O’Brien said the Minister for Housing has now confirmed that a property in Foster he first raised concerns about in May remains vacant. “I…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Melina Bath is demanding the Allan Labor Government release a construction timeline for Stage 2 and 3 of the Wonthaggi Hospital redevelopment after raising community concerns about its delivery in state parliament. Ms Bath said despite $290 million being a Labor election promise in September 2022, concrete funding for bricks and mortar construction…
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