Labor’s price hikes have less, not more, Victorians fishing

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy says reports recently released by the Victorian Fisheries Authority show the Andrews Government’s Target One Million program just isn’t working. The figures show a 12 per cent drop in recreational fishing licence (RFL) sales in Victoria, with 294,051 licences issued in 2015/16 compared to 258,531 in 2017/18. “Instead…

2019 WorkSafe Awards now open

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging local employers and workers with a passion for the health and safety of workers to consider entering this year’s WorkSafe Awards. “There are many fantastic businesses and individuals in Lowan who have made an enormous contribution and are achieving great things in improving health and…

Shocking new electricity charges spark concern

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy says western Victorian households will be shocked to see their next power bills feature a new itemised charge for ‘off-setting’ the costs of ‘sourcing’ alternative power to meet demand. “In other words, Victorians will now be able to see the cost to them of Daniel Andrews’ mismanagement of…

Farmers continue to shoulder rates cap burden

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy believes farmers are shouldering the burden of Daniel Andrews’ poorly implemented ‘Fair Go’ rates cap. “Labor just don’t seem to understand the pressure farmers are under with rates and it will only get tougher for them while Daniel Andrews refuses to ensure his rates cap is applied in…

Nominations now open for Aboriginal Honour Roll

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is encouraging Lowan residents to consider nominating someone they know for the 2019 Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll. “The Honour Roll recognises aboriginal people, both past and present, who have made a real and lasting contribution to their communities and to Victoria in a wide range of fields,” Ms…

Towards Zero Community Grants program now open

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is encouraging community groups, schools and Councils across Lowan to apply for grants of up to $30,000 to boost road safety in their local area. “Local Councils, schools and community groups play a key role in identifying and improving road safety issues in their local area,” Ms Kealy…

Federal Liberal Nationals delivering for western Victoria

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy believes the Federal Budget has delivered critical funding investments that will provide major benefits for all western Victorian residents. “The Federal Liberal Nationals Coalition is delivering for western Victoria where the Andrews Labor Government has failed,” Ms Kealy said. “The Federal budget includes a number of key investments…

Kealy — chance to recognise our fantastic seniors

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging local residents to think about nominating someone they know for a 2019 Victorian Senior of the Year Award. “There are many inspirational seniors in Lowan who are making an enormous contribution and achieving great things in our community”, Ms Kealy said. “They may be community…

Small business research and innovation grants up for grabs

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is encouraging small and medium businesses to seek funding to develop their innovative solutions for government policy and service delivery challenges. “There are many innovative progressive businesses in the Lowan electorate that I would encourage to look at this grant,” Ms Kealy said. The Business Research and Innovation…

Kealy continues push for Hamilton CFA-EMV Airbase funding

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy has again used her time in Parliament to call on the Victorian Government to provide the funding required to complete Stage 2 of the Hamilton CFA-EMV Airbase, which plays a critical role in responding to emergency fire events in south-west Victoria. Ms Kealy has been actively lobbying the…