The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has again called for the Minister for Energy to take immediate actION AGainst excessive gas pricing in the Wimmera. “For over 18 months the Minister for Energy and Resources, Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio has sat on her hands and done absolutely nothing about the gas supply monopoly in…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging residents of western Victoria to share their views and provide a submission to the Victorian Parliament’s Environment and Planning Committee’s inquiry into fire season preparedness. Responding to strong community interest, the committee has extended the submission deadline until Friday, 29 July 2016. “Local people have…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is waring local people of scam telemarketing phone calls and urging local people to be vigilant in protecting their personal details. “My office has continued to receive enquiries from people regarding daily and unwanted phone calls from telemarketers and potential scam callers,” Ms Kealy said. “People can…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is appalled at Labors failure to accept responsibility for a mining planning application, leaving local ratepayers to bear costly legal bills. “I am extremely disappointed that the Labor Government refused to take on the role of Planning Authority, as previously requested by Council,” Ms Kealy said. Yesterday the…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP will celebrate the official opening of the $1.4 million Coughlin Park Community Centre this weekend. “I congratulate the joint efforts provided by the Horsham Rural City Council and the many Coughlin Park tenants who have supported and worked hard to deliver this important local community project,” Ms…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging local students to submit entries for the 2016-17 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize. “The Spirit of Anzac Prize is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I encourage all year nine and ten students across the Lowan electorate to consider applying, “Recipients of the Spirit of Anzac Prize…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has slammed the Labor Government for failing to resource the Kaniva Police Station, causing its temporary closure and leaving the community unprotected. “The Kaniva Police Station is a ‘three man’ station that has been operating with only one Officer for almost 12 months”, Ms Kealy said. “Two…
The National Member for Lowan Emma Kealy MP joined over 200 CFA volunteers and over 30 vehicles to greet the Premier on his arrival in Ararat this morning and to send a clear message to keep his hands off the CFA. The forced resignation of Labor Minister Jane Garrett and the sacking of the CFA…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is calling for $300,000 from the State Government to urgently upgrade Edenhope’s aged care facilities. Last week, Emma Kealy MP joined the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Rural and Regional Health, Margaret Fitzherbert on a tour of the Edenhope & District Memorial Hospital. “I took this opportunity to…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging community and ex-service organisations to apply for funding to ensure the sacrifice and service of veterans is acknowledged in local communities. Ms Kealy said there were four grant streams opening this month that enabled communities to connect with local veterans and commemorate past conflicts. “Local…
