Kealy tables petition for redevelopment of Nhill’s Davis Park

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has tabled a petition in Parliament calling on the Andrews’ Labor Government to immediately provide funding for the redevelopment of facilities at Nhill’s Davis Park. “The petition to upgrade the facilities at Nhill’s Davis Park demonstrated overwhelming support by the local community who feel neglected by Daniel…

Looking after our farmers health and wellbeing

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The Nationals Member for Lowan and Shadow Minister for Country Health, Emma Kealy MP has announced that an elected Liberal Nationals Government will provide $4 million over four years to the National Centre for Farmer Health. The Centre is committed to improving the health, wellbeing and safety of farm men and women, farm workers, their…

Labor no plans to return passenger rail to western Victoria

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says a decision to replace timber sleepers with concrete sleepers along the Ballarat to Ararat rail line is further proof Daniel Andrews has no plans to return passenger rail to western Victoria. The Andrews Labor Government has announced it will spent approximately $3 million replacing 7,500 timber…

Kealy – Rupanyup Community Retail Hub funding long overdue

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has congratulated the Rupanyup community on its successful campaign to attract funding for a new Rupanyup Community Retail Hub. Ms Kealy has been a strong supporter of the project since it was first proposed by the local community after devastating fires destroyed the town’s chemist and gift…

Liberal Nationals to give young leaders a platform

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A Liberal Nationals Government will ensure more young Lowan residents have the chance to participate in Youth Parliament and influence and develop legislation that matters to them. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP and Shadow Minister for Young Victorians Steph Ryan have announced a Liberal Nationals Government will provide $120,000 a year for…

Ensuring a secure retirement for older Victorians

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The Nationals Member for Lowan and Shadow Minister for Senior Victorians Emma Kealy MP has announced that an elected Nationals Government will provide better support for senior Victorians by establishing a Retirement Housing Ombudsman. Establishing a dedicated Ombudsman would mean senior Victorians can get the help they need to resolve problems, including unfair fees, inadequate…

Yes Daniel, pay what you owe!

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy MP says it is unacceptable that it has taken four years and the intervention of the local Member for Parliament for the Andrews Labor Government to pay $6,894.45 of accumulated government debt to a local small business. “Daniel Andrews recently tweeted that getting paid what you’re owed shouldn’t…

Travel grants for local sports stars

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says talented sportspeople in the region currently have the opportunity to apply for travel assistance grants under the 2018/19 Athlete Pathway Travel Grant Program. Ms Kealy said that applications are currently being sought under the program, which assists athletes, coaches, officials and teams with the travel costs…

VicHealth grants boost female participation 2017-18

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has congratulated five regional sporting clubs who have received funding under Round 2 of the VicHealth Active Club Grants Program 2017-18. “One of the key focuses of this latest round of funding is getting more women and girls to take part in sport, something I actively support…

Kealy hosts visit by Shadow Minister for Police

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has hosted a visit to Coleraine and Hamilton by Hon. Edward O’Donohue, Shadow Minister for Police, Community Safety and Corrections to highlight local law and order issues. Ms Kealy and Mr O’Donohue visited the Coleraine and Hamilton Police Stations on Wednesday and met with local police to…