The Nationals’ Melina Bath is encouraging local organisations to apply for two key grant programs to support veterans and honour their service through the preservation of memorials. The Veterans Capital Works Grant Program offers grants of up to $50,000 to upgrade buildings and facilities used by groups that assist veterans, their families and communities. Ms…
DetailsThe CFA annual report has finally been tabled, confirming an ongoing funding crisis. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said angry CFA volunteers had called for an inquiry following the belated release of the report and the disastrous fires this month. “Volunteers have reported that the water stopped working while they…
DetailsMember for Mallee Dr Anne Webster says The Nationals made the right decision for Mallee and the nation in the snap 2-day sitting in Canberra this week, opposing rushed gun law changes and standing against a poorly drafted attack on free speech. Parliamentarians are returning to their electorates from Canberra today after The Nationals worked…
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DetailsDear Editor, Australia Day is, at its heart, about reflecting on the character and spirit of the Australian people. In recent weeks, that spirit has been clearly on display during the bushfires that have ravaged the state. Across fire-affected communities, Victorians have helped one another without hesitation. Opening their homes to strangers,…
DetailsThe belated release of the 2024-25 CFA Annual Report confirms what everyone already knew: Labor has cut funding to the CFA. Grant funding to the CFA is $55 million less since 2020 after taking four years of inflation into account. Over the past week, Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Emergency Services, Vicki Ward, have…
DetailsResidents cruelly cut off from receiving a Disaster Relief Payment after their properties were impacted by the Grass Flat fire have finally been recognised. More than a week after the Allan Labor Government announced that applications for support were open to fire-affected residents, the application portal continued to deem Quantong, Vectis and Arapiles communities ineligible.…
DetailsThe Nationals will oppose the Albanese Labor Government’s unfair gun laws which will punish law abiding Australian firearms owners for the actions of Islamic extremists. Leader of the Nationals in the Senate, Senator Bridget McKenzie said the Australian community can see through the Prime Minister’s attempt to divert attention from the Government’s failure over two…
DetailsNew analysis by Victoria’s independent budget watchdog has confirmed CFA funding has declined each year since 2020-21, directly contradicting repeated claims made by Premier Jacinta Allan. A report released today by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO), has confirmed state government grant funding for the CFA has declined from $351.6 million in 2020-21 to $339.5 million…
DetailsOne week on from the catastrophic fires that devastated Harcourt, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has praised the community for an extraordinary response. “It is difficult to put into words just how incredible our volunteers are, along with the overwhelming generosity of the community in the wake of this horrendous fire,” Ms…
DetailsThe shocking state of Victoria’s roads is clear on the Monaro Highway. In the 42 kilometres between Bombala and the Victorian border in NSW, there is just one traffic‑hazard warning sign. But in the 42 kilometres between the border and Cann River in Victoria, there are 37. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has praised the dedication and commitment of Latrobe Valley volunteers whose hard work ensures one of the region’s most prestigious sporting events continues to thrive year after year. Mr Chester said the AGL Loy Yang Traralgon International, now in its 33rd year, had become a globally recognised event on…
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