Liberals and Nationals save mental health watchdog

The Liberals and Nationals have successfully stopped the Allan Labor Government’s attempt to strip power from Victoria’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, protecting its independence and strengthening its ability to hold government to account. The Commission is the peak body responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Labor’s…

Rural and regional communities left wanting as Labor fails to address fuel crisis

The Allan Labor Government has ignored Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy’s pleas to release fuel held under the minimum stockholding obligation to help alleviate Victoria’s worsening fuel shortages. During question time in Victorian Parliament yesterday, Ms Kealy highlighted the government’s inaction and the plight of Wimmera farmers, many of whom have contacted her after…