Labor’s backflip on leadership program funding

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy says Labor was forced into an embarrassing backflip after axing funding for Victoria’s Regional Community Leadership Program (VRCLP) in the 2019-20 budget. Less than 24 hours after the budget was released and following pressure from VRCLPs, the Minister said funding had been extended for a further 12 months.…

Local volunteers blocked from having their say on CFA Bill

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is incensed that Daniel Andrews is pushing ahead with his plan to tear apart the CFA by using Labor’s numbers in Parliament to gag debate and pass his divisive Bill through the lower house this week. “The Andrews Government shut down consultation with local communities and allowed just…