Nationals move motion on trespass laws to protect farmers

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The Nationals have moved a motion in State Parliament to defend the rights of Victorian farmers against unlawful animal rights activists. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy said she was looking forward to the motion being debated in Parliament. “The State Government must act and condemn the unlawful behaviour of animal rights activists and…

Victoria’s kangaroo pet food trial must be made permanent

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says farmers, professional shooters and processors have been left frustrated by the Andrews Labor Government’s ongoing failure to make Victoria’s successful kangaroo pet food trial permanent. Communities that rely on the program to generate local jobs and investment are suffering a serious case of déjà vu, with…

2019 Health Volunteer Awards

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is calling for people to consider nominating a local volunteer for the 2019 Health Volunteer Awards. The Awards, which are now in their 11th year, celebrate the achievements of volunteers and their contribution to patients in Victoria’s public healthcare system.  “Every day thousands of selfless volunteers do…

VicHealth Grants available to help local sport clubs

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy is encouraging local sporting clubs to apply for a share of $500,000 in funding available under the VicHealth Active Club Grant program 2018-19. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to clubs, with a continuing focus this year on increasing female participation or offering a social or modified…

Police numbers down and crime up under Labor

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says latest Victoria Police data confirms a fall in the number of new police across Victoria over the past four years under Daniel Andrews. An analysis of Victoria Police employee by location data for the December 2018 quarter shows that Labor delivered 2,040 or a staggering 823…

Australia Day celebrations – Letter to the Editor

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Australia Day 2019 was a wonderful celebration of community in the Lowan electorate on Saturday. Across the region people attended Australia Day events and gatherings, enjoying the opportunity to come together and celebrate our Aussie way of life in its many different forms. A huge thank you to all the community groups and councils who…

Kealy brings in New Year with Karen Community

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While visiting Burma/Myanmar recently, Emma Kealy MP has taken the opportunity to join the Hpa An Karen community celebrate Karen New Year. “It was a wonderful experience to celebrate Karen New Year with these amazing people on their home lands,” Ms Kealy said. “I have been fortunate to attend local Karen celebrations in Nhill and…

Kealy encourages Australia Day celebrations

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The Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy believes Australia Day is an opportunity to reflect on our unique way of life and national character, and to recognise the invaluable contribution that volunteers make to our community. Ms Kealy is encouraging all Lowan residents to attend one of the many Australia Day events being held across the…

Crime up 25 per cent across Lowan

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Following the release of new figures by the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency, The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says crime rates in the Lowan electorate have increased an average of 25 per cent under Daniel Andrews. Statistics in the Southern Grampians Shire alone showed 1,585 offences were recorded in the year to September…