Statement from the Shadow Minister for Agriculture – drought support
The relief package for drought-hit farmers announced today by the Allan Labor Government is a sad case of too little, too late. It is no more than a starting point…
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Letter to the editor – Nationals will restore regional Victoria’s voice on renewables
Labor’s panicked rush to roll-out wind and solar farms across 70 per cent of Victoria’s agricultural land has escalated into completely unfair and dangerous territory, with Labor making laws that…
Labor must fix Victoria’s broken patient transport system
The Nationals have renewed calls for urgent reform to Victoria’s non-emergency patient transport system and the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS), warning the current setup is failing regional patients.…
Matters of Public Importance – Cost of living
Emma KEALY (Lowan) (16:32): I rise today to speak on the member for Brighton’s matter of public importance. Upon opening, I would like to take some of the rhetoric out…
Have your say on reducing Victoria’s minimum driving age
Lowan residents can have their say on reducing Victoria’s minimum probationary driver’s licence age through a parliamentary petition. The petition calls on the Allan Labor Government to reduce the licence…
Chance for country football and netball clubs to benefit
Football and netball clubs across the Lowan electorate have until next month to submit applications for funding to improve their facilities through the state government’s Country Football and Netball Program.…
Constituency question – Mental Health Locals
My question is for the Minister for Mental Health, and I ask on behalf of my constituents: when will the mental health locals, promised back in 2021 and again in…
Statement from the Shadow Minister for Agriculture
As drought continues to spread across Victoria, I am hearing from an increasing number of producers who are managing the demands of livestock, farm finances, household costs, the wellbeing of…
Letter to the editor – drought
It’s hard not to be moved by the devastating stories told by farmers grappling with one of the driest years on record. There’s no feed, no water, and disappointingly, none…
Statement on drought support
The Allan Labor Government’s drought announcement fails to deliver the immediate support farmers have been calling for and desperately need. While doubling drought resilience infrastructure grants and deferring the emergency…
City-centric Labor must urgently boost lame drought support
The Allan Labor Government must urgently increase its support for Victorian farmers battling drought. Labor has committed to a completely inadequate support package worth about a third of what the…
Bill debate – Bills Appropriation (2025–2026) Bill 2025 and Appropriation (Parliament 2025–2026) Bill 2025
In my limited time before the break I would like to reflect upon what has been contributed to this Parliament and what was handed down by the Victorian Treasurer. Let…
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