The Nationals Member for Lowan, Shadow Minister for Country Health and Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Emma Kealy MP has announced that an elected Liberal Nationals Government will develop a rural health workforce strategy, as part of our statewide plans for better health for Victorians. Many rural communities are struggling with the shortage of doctors…
All boating fee proceeds will be allocated to improving facilities for the boating community under an elected Liberal Nationals Government. The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy said the announcement was great news for boaters and recreational water users across western Victoria. “At the moment, Victorian boat users pay significant fees to the state government…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy has condemned a move by the Greens and Labor to block millions of dollars in extra funding for country roads. In State Parliament this week, the Liberal Nationals proposed amendments during debate of the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 that would see more funding put into maintaining roads…
To the editor, Last week, the Liberal Nationals introduced two Bills to the Victorian Parliament which aim to crack down on law and order and make Victoria safer. The Andrews Labor Government has failed Victorians with its soft on crime approach, leaving residents fearful and criminals getting lenient sentences that are not in line with…
The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is encouraging local women involved in primary industries and rural businesses to nominate for the 2019 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. The award acknowledges and supports the essential role women play in rural industries, businesses and communities. Each state and territory winner will receive $10,000 to bring their innovative…
The Nationals Member for Lowan and Shadow Minister for Country Health, Emma Kealy MP says despite improved ambulance response time claims by Daniel Andrews, response time targets are not being met in any of the nine municipalities across the Lowan electorate. The Andrews Labor Government has set a target of responding to 85% of Code…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is urging people to return signed petitions showing support for her call on the Andrews Labor Government to immediately provide funding to redevelop Hamilton’s Baimbridge College. Ms Kealy launched a petition earlier this month demanding the Minister for Education, James Merlino provide the desperately needed funds to…
The Nationals Member for Lowan and Shadow Minister for Country Health Emma Kealy has spoken in Parliament, calling on the Andrews Labor Government to match the Liberal Nationals pre-election commitment of $600,000 towards redevelopment of the Willaura Hospital. “The Willaura Hospital Auxiliary along with the local community have been fighting for this project for a…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy says Daniel Andrews wilful neglect of passenger rail in western Victoria is putting decentralisation plans backwards by decades. “Daniel Andrews’ announcement of a multi-billion-dollar rail tunnel through Melbourne suburbs is a slap in the face for western Victorian commuters,” Ms Kealy said. “Labor have had four years to…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy and Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh recently visited Longerenong College to discuss the importance of training in agriculture and to see first-hand the urgent need for further investment to refurbish the College’s Agribusiness Centre. “Redevelopment of the Agribusiness Centre is a priority project for Longerenong College and…
