The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has asked the Allan Labor Government to explain why crucial firefighting vehicles are out of action ahead of this summer’s bushfire season. As Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) firefighters protested at Parliament House this week, Ms Broad said the bushfire season was fast approaching, yet 290 G-Wagons…
DetailsThe move to establish several new national parks in Victoria has been opposed by the State Liberals and Nationals. Speaking on the legislation, which creates additional national parks predominantly in the west of the state, Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said it was ludicrous to expand the parks’ network when the existing one…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has slammed the Albanese Government’s plan to cut speed limits on regional roads and demanded an increased focus on road safety works. Speaking in Federal Parliament, Mr Chester said it was lazy of the Labor Party to reduce speed limits because roads had fallen into disrepair. “Right across regional…
DetailsThe Nationals are putting Australians first with cheaper electricity, secure jobs and lower emissions. The Nationals are announcing an all-energy approach, to deliver the lowest possible electricity prices for Australian households and businesses, while maintaining reliability and lowering emissions. Member for Mallee and Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government, Territories and Regional Communications, Dr…
Details“The Allan Government’s backflip on the permanent closure of Newhaven Jetty is a hard won victory — driven by unwavering community leadership and persistent political advocacy by The Nationals over the past 18 months. I extend my sincere congratulations to Amanda Keilar, Fishing Nanna, Ben Dennis, owner of Saltwater Phillip Island, Newhaven residents and the broader Bass…
DetailsFederal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has challenged the Albanese Government to back some of Australia’s leading forest scientists who support the native hardwood timber industry. Speaking in Federal Parliament, Mr Chester said environmental activists had hijacked the debate with ‘pet scientists’ who had been ‘bought off to promote this religious ideology that all…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath has been appointed the Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation, a portfolio she describes as both exciting and deeply meaningful for rural and regional Victorians. “I’m thrilled to take on the role because like me, for so many Victorians, the outdoors isn’t just a pastime, it’s a way…
DetailsLabor has blocked legislation to ban face coverings in protests with the help of the Greens, Legalise Cannabis Party and Animal Justice Party in state parliament. The Safer Protest with a Registration System and Ban on Face Coverings Bill 2025 was introduced into parliament by the Liberals and Nationals to urgently address the rolling violent…
DetailsChristmas is on the horizon and Giving Trees for A Better Life for Foster Kids are once again appearing right across Gippsland ready to collect gifts for children in out-of-home care who might otherwise miss out this festive season. The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien said that early donations are vital to ensure every child…
DetailsUp to 40 jobs will be cut at the Yallourn Power Station before the end of 2025 in the first round of job losses as the station prepares for closure in 2028. Overburden operations will finish on 31 December, leading to the loss of contractor roles that have existed at Yallourn for more than…
DetailsThe Allan Labor Government has once again failed to provide any answers as to whether the Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic)’s G-Wagon’s fleet will be repaired or written off for one of the most dangerous bush fire seasons ahead. Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Danny O’Brien, said the Labor Government…
DetailsToday marks one year since the disastrous 3G shutdown, which still leaves countless numbers of Australians stranded without emergency call coverage. On this grim anniversary, the Albanese Labor Government still has no answers and no fixes for the chaos it caused. Instead of protecting Australians, Labor undermined confidence in our telecommunications system by pressing ahead…
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