Unemployment rates continue to rise

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the number of unemployed people in Victoria continues to rise under the Daniel Andrews Labor Government.  Under Daniel Andrews, the total number of unemployed people in Victoria has risen from 180,146 in August 2016 to…

Members statements – Electricity prices

Victorian Parliament – 19 September 2017 – Ms KEALY – The number of small businesses that are feeling the pinch of skyrocketing electricity prices is escalating, with more than one business a day now contacting my office to raise their concerns about the impact of rising electricity bills on the cost of running their business. Labor’s reckless…

Members statements – Regional and rural roads

Victorian Parliament – 19 September 2017 – Ms KEALY (Lowan) – I urge the Minister for Roads and Road Safety to address the critical state of our region’s roads, which are riddled with potholes and broken and eroded edges. Since Labor came to power in Victoria, all we have seen is more money directed to Melbourne and…