The Allan Government’s decision to order 150 gigalitres of drinking water from the Wonthaggi desalination plant is set to add almost $30 a year to water bills across the state. This comes at a time when Victorians are already managing the burden of Labor’s cost-of-living crisis. “This decision will unfairly push water bills higher…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe is encouraging local residents, farmers and community groups across the Shepparton District electorate to have their say on the current public consultation into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Ms O’Keeffe said the current review allows for an important opportunity for communities across Northern Victoria to help shape the…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government’s crime crisis is tearing at the heart of regional Victoria. Beyond the tobacco store fire-bombings, the knife crime, and diesel being stolen from farmers, Labor’s soft approach on crime has now seen our CFA heroes targeted. Last Wednesday night, Browns Plains CFA and Carlyle CFA had chainsaws stolen. …
DetailsMallee residents can report fuel outages in their area using a new website, Dr Anne Webster MP, Federal Member for Mallee, said today, calling on residents to log fuel shortages on www.nofuelhere.com.au as communities across regional Australia feel the sting of the nation’s fuel crisis. “Amid a persistent and strong line of questioning in Question Time from…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Melina Bath told state parliament that regional Victoria faces an escalating diesel crisis and demanded the Allan Government prioritise fuel supplies outside of the tram tracks to keep agriculture and transport moving. Ms Bath said farmers across eastern Victoria rely on a stable and sufficient supply of diesel to sow, grow and harvest…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Melina Bath has congratulated the winners of the Victorian Industry Seafood Awards in state parliament, highlighting the exceptional quality of Victorian seafood produced in regional communities. Ms Bath who is also Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation said Victorian seafood is renowned for its freshness, sustainability and premium standards. “Gippsland is a major contributor…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a community-driven campaign to attract a new general practitioner (GP) to Lakes Entrance, describing it as a positive step to strengthen local healthcare services. Cunninghame Arm Medical Centre has launched the initiative to recruit an experienced GP who can expand appointment availability for patients and support the…
DetailsNew food labelling laws that will safeguard Victorian farmers and keep consumers informed when buying meat and dairy at the supermarket, have been tabled in parliament. Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Emma Kealy, said immediate changes to food safety laws were needed, “to ensure stronger consumer transparency, protect our farmers, and hold emerging food technologies…
DetailsThe Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath, has called on the Allan Labor Government to give law-abiding and responsible firearms owners a fair go, as it considers recommendations from the Rapid Review of Victoria’s Firearms Laws. In a parliamentary debate in front of a large gallery that included members from the Sporting Shooters…
DetailsI want to acknowledge outgoing President, Brett Hosking, and Vice President, Peter Star, for their outstanding leadership of the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF). Brett and Peter took the helm during a challenging period for the organisation and its membership. Through their dedication and hard work, they have successfully rebuilt the VFF, restored membership numbers,…
DetailsThe Nationals in Coalition with the Liberals have moved to establish a Commission of Inquiry into the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH), introducing Bills in the House of Representatives today and Senate overnight to support the investigation into the impact of buybacks on Murray-Darling Basin Communities. Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said despite the…
DetailsThe Nationals will strongly oppose any move by the Albanese Government to increase the size of the Australian Parliament, warning that taxpayers would wear the significant cost at a time Australians are already under severe financial pressure. Analysis from the Parliamentary Budget Office shows that expanding the Parliament could cost taxpayers more than $620 million,…
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