The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is again calling on the Melbourne Labor Government to provide certainty for those living with a disability, their family members, carers and service staff, as the Government moves to privatise disability homes. “I continue to be contacted by locals with serious concerns regarding the future of the…
To the Editor, Last week, Daniel Andrews introduced a Bill to Parliament that seeks to rip apart Victoria’s CFA. And in a new low, the divisive premier has linked cancer compensation to his bid to boost union power. The Nationals strongly support helping fire fighters and their families who are dealing with the stresses of…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is calling on the State Government to immediately commit to ongoing funding for small business financial counselling services. Operated under the banner of the Rural Financial Counselling Service, the Small Business Counselling Service provides free support to small businesses to help them operate as efficiently as possible.…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is once again calling for people to consider nominating an Ambulance Victoria staff member or volunteer for the 2018 Ambulance Service Medal award. “Our local ambulance services do a fantastic job helping people when they are most in need. Paramedics, volunteers and auxiliary members work long hours…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says that unemployment figures recently released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics are just further evidence that the Andrew’s Labor Government city-centric policies are devastating South West Victoria. “Unemployment in the South West has jumped from 3.7% to 4.4% in just three months”, Ms Kealy said. “This…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says that unemployment figures recently released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics are just further evidence that the Andrew’s Labor Government city-centric policies are devastating North West Victoria. “Unemployment in North West Victoria has jumped from 4.5% in April 2016 to 7.8% in April this year”, Ms…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP believes Labors ‘Towards Zero’ road safety campaign is a dismal failure. “The ‘Towards Zero’ strategy has proven to be a major flop, with the road toll increasing and constituents continuing to report extensive damage to vehicles,” Ms Kealy said. “Our local roads continue to deteriorate. Road edges…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is urging local residents to take part in Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check. The Stroke Foundation and Priceline Pharmacy have teamed up to offer free health checks this month, raising awareness of stroke and potentially saving lives in the process. “I urge everyone across the Lowan electorate…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says that victims of crime would have faster access to support under a Liberal Nationals government. If elected, a Liberal Nationals government would establish a new Victims Support Rapid Response Service which would offer mobile, 24/7 counselling to victims and witnesses. Ms Kealy said victims do not…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has praised a successful community campaign which has ensured an additional $1.6 million for the Wimmera Cancer Centre project. “It is disappointing that we had to launch an extensive community campaign and petition to make the Minister keep the promise she made to local cancer patients over…
