Crime rates continue to rise in Lowan

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says crime rates have increased by up 58.34 per cent in some local government areas in Lowan since Labor was elected in 2014. New figures released by the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency this month show 1509 offences were recorded in the Southern Grampians Shire Council in the…

Larger households more at risk of energy poverty

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy says the latest findings by the Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV) illustrate just how dire the energy crisis is for Victorians. The latest quarterly affordability report by EWOV has found that large, low-income houses are most at risk of energy poverty, with households having to choose between…

Kealy commits to safer communities

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Community safety in the Western District will be a priority under a Liberal Nationals Government. Member for Lowan Emma Kealy announced today that if elected The Nationals in government will fund a rebuild of the Coleraine Police Station and kickstart plans for a new police station and courthouse precinct at Hamilton. Announcing the $3 million…

Labor dismisses drought concerns of local farmers

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Daniel Andrews has dismissed concerns about drought under questioning by The Nationals in Parliament this week. The Nationals deputy leader Steph Ryan called on the Andrews Labor Government to immediately fix long delays in approving permits to reduce kangaroo numbers after receiving reports of farmers waiting up to 10 weeks. The call follows The Nationals…

Protecting sporting clubs from Labor’s tax grabs

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has tabled a petition in Parliament sending a clear message to Labor that any legislative changes that would have a negative financial impact on country sporting clubs are unacceptable. Late last year the Liberal and Nationals voted against Labor proposal to narrow the exemption that protects sporting…

Victorian young people to have a voice on radio

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A Liberal Nationals Government will grow the next generation of broadcast journalists with a four- year investment in the successful Student Youth Network if elected at November’s State Election. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy said the network provided an opportunity for young people from Lowan and across the state to have their voice…