Victorian bail laws remain weaker than they were 12 months ago despite Allan Labor Government’s Bail Bill passing state parliament. During the debate, Labor was embarrassingly forced to remove the word ‘tough’ from the Bill title with opposition and independent MP’s labelling it unacceptable virtue signalling. The Nationals’ Melina Bath MP called out the Allan…
DetailsMallee residents will struggle with the cost-of-living for longer under Labor’s fourth budget, potholes will grow larger in regional roads, and the regional health workforce crisis will persist, Member for Mallee and Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Health Dr Anne Webster said this evening. “This is a tricky budget from a tricky government that seeks…
DetailsIn a win for Wattle Bank residents, a road safety review has been secured for the notorious Lynnes Road and Inverloch-Kongwak Road intersection. The announcement comes after community outcry and political pressure following numerous traffic incidents and collisions at the site. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South and Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath is encouraging local volunteer groups to apply for Victorian Landcare Grants. The 2025 Victorian Landcare Grants aim to improve local parks, waterways and reserves so Victorians can continue to experience the best of our great outdoors. Project grants of up to $20,000 are available to…
DetailsLabor sided with Animal Justice Party (AJP) in state parliament by agreeing to review authority to control wildlife (ATCW) permits instead of backing Victorian famers. The Nationals’ Melina Bath spoke against an Animal Justice Party motion which stopped short of calling on the Allan Government to ban authorised use of ATCW permits on wombats.…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed a Coalition Government commitment to crack down on union thuggery and stamp out organised crime in the construction industry. Mr Chester said the latest disturbing revelations on the CFMEU’s behaviour are driving up the cost of construction and robbing regional Victorians of much-needed funds for local…
DetailsTuesday 18 March 2025 Cost-of-living continues to bite with Victorians forced to pay more for groceries, household bills and struggle under the pressure of Labor’s 60 new or increased taxes. Of these new taxes, 30 are levied on property, adding a staggering $373,000 to the cost of an average house and land package. It’s painful…
DetailsWednesday 12 March 2025 For regional Victorians ravaged by rising crime, this bail backflip has come far too late. Premier Jacinta Allan is backpedalling under public pressure, making a shift she doesn’t believe in. The Premier introduced these laws and under her watch crime has spiralled out of control. Labor’s scramble…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Melina Bath used state parliament to call out the Allan Labor Government for frustrating delays to new CFA volunteer recruitment training. Ms Bath told parliament Labor must expedite the ‘General Firefighter’ training course which is being delayed by many months in some areas. “New CFA recruits build capacity in Victoria’s emergency services system and our…
DetailsThe 2025 Sporting Club Grants Program is closing soon, with The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath encouraging local clubs to apply for this much-needed funding. This year, a significant portion of the funding will focus on supporting the volunteers and officials who are essential to the success of community sport. Grants of up…
DetailsThe Nationals have called on the Allan Labor Government to get tough on knife crime with an increasing number of residents reporting that they feel unsafe. The call comes after The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath and Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron listened to Morwell CBD traders last week who said knife crime…
DetailsMonday 3 March 2025 Everyone agrees we need more housing in regional Victoria. Premier Jacinta Allan promised 80,000 new homes a year statewide, but the Bureau of Statistics highlights the Premier has fallen well short of her target with only 60,606 homes completed in 2024. Part of the problem is Labor’s reckless…
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