The Allan Labor Government has learned nothing from its Triple Zero disasters of the past, with a fresh round of staff cuts leaving Victorians at risk. In recent months, about 40 staff at Triple Zero Victoria have been made redundant. Insiders are warning the agency is unprepared for surges in emergency calls. The…
DetailsThe Coalition says Communications Minister Anika Wells is clearly out of her depth, with the Albanese Labor Government’s woefully inadequate reports on regional telecommunications released yesterday under the cover of 2035 emissions reduction targets. Shadow Communications Ministers Melissa McIntosh and Dr Anne Webster said regional Australians have been insulted and disconnected by the overdue government…
DetailsMember for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said every Australian should be once bitten, twice shy on this week’s 2035 emissions reduction target of 62-70 per cent and Labor’s claims power bills will come down as a result. Noting that Labor promised 97 times before they won Government they would reduce power bills by $275, Dr…
DetailsNewly-released figures reveal the full extent of the Allan Labor Government’s disregard for basic road maintenance. A Parliamentary Budget Office Report proves the government spends significantly less than New South Wales and Queensland on arterial road and bridge maintenance. The Allan Labor Government spends an average of $25,098 per kilometre yearly on roads maintenance, trailing behind New…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government has slashed funding for youth crime prevention programs as The Nationals put forward real solutions in the midst of a statewide crime crisis. Under Labor’s watch, youth crime prevention funding has plunged from an average of almost $13 million a year between 2014-22 to just $541,000 in each of the past…
DetailsVictorian Disability Minister, Lizzie Blandthorn, has launched an extraordinary attack on her federal Labor counterparts, highlighting a breakdown in communication at the worst possible time. Commenting on the breakdown between the state and federal governments in resolving the plight of almost 2000 Victorians with profound disability who are facing being left homeless on January 1,…
DetailsMember for Mallee Dr Anne Webster has urged the Albanese Labor Government to stick to its pledge to rule out binding greenhouse gas emissions targets on agriculture with a 2035 target imminent, as a major fruit and vegetable industry survey indicates 2 out of 5 growers already intend to down tools. “Energy Minister Chris Bowen…
DetailsQantas’ proposal to shutter Mildura, Hobart and Canberra bases has been condemned as another crippling blow to regional aviation in Australia. On top of the collapse of Rex and Bonza, Qantas has decided to consolidate the home base of pilots and cabin crew to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane affecting around 70 crew and their families.…
DetailsThis is a significant time on two fronts as we mark Dementia Action Week and World Alzheimer’s Day. Dementia Action Week runs until Sunday, with this year’s theme “Nobody can do it alone”. On Sunday, we also mark World Alzheimer’s Day – a global effort to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer’s and…
DetailsThe Nationals have pledged to reinstate funding for Parentline if elected in 2026, a vital counselling service for Victorian families, after the Allan Labor Government controversially axed its funding in a short-sighted cost-cutting move. The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath, slammed the decision as “outrageous.” “Parentline has a proven track record and is…
DetailsThousands of Country Fire Authority volunteers across the state have expressed their frustration with the Allan Labor Government, marking the government poorly on virtually every area of CFA management and operations in a key survey. The annual Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) survey received responses from more than 2000 CFA volunteers, with six out…
DetailsThe Coalition has formally moved yesterday that the Albanese Government be held to account for failing to meet a legislated deadline to table its response to a key regional telecommunications report. Shadow Minister for Regional Communications Dr Anne Webster MP moved a motion in Parliament calling upon Communications Minister Anika Wells to table its response…
Details