Constituency Question – Drought and Water Security
My question is to the Minister for Water. Farmers in the south-west who have endured prolonged drought tell me they are frustrated by lengthy and complex planning and permit processes…
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Adjournment Matter – Mining
My adjournment matter is directed to the Minister for Energy and Resources. The action I seek is for the minister to initiate a comprehensive review of Victoria’s mineral sands mining…
Bill Debate – Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025
It is a great honour to be the lead speaker on this very important and sensitive debate on voluntary assisted dying. I was the lead speaker also on the first…
Good luck to Year 12 students!
As the year draws to a close, I would like to extend my best wishes to Year 12 students who will sit their final exams over the coming weeks. The…
Member’s Statement – Casterton hailstorm and Grampians tourism
Today marks exactly one year since the hailstorm at Casterton destroyed or damaged so many buildings. In fact there were 1305 insurance claims from about the 1600 residents in that…
Bill Debate – Mental Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
I rise today to speak on the Mental Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. It is, I think, for everybody in this chamber a difficult conversation at times to have when…
Member’s Statement – Melbourne Royal Show
I commend the work of Melbourne Royal on another fabulous Melbourne Royal Show recently. With their theme of ‘Let it show’ it certainly was an opportunity to let the rural…
Letter to the editor – What projects would you like to see funded?
Over the coming months, I will be advocating to the Treasurer for a range of investments in our region in next year’s Victorian State Budget. There are so many incredible…
Stronger Fishing Clubs Grant Program opens
The Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is encouraging local angling clubs to apply for funding through the Stronger Fishing Clubs Grant Program. The program offers grants of up to…
Multicultural grants program opens
The Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is encouraging local multicultural organisations to apply for funding through the Multicultural Festivals and Events Grant Program. The program provides grants of up…
Labor continues to mask roads neglect with same old spin
The Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, has shamed the Allan Labor Government for spruiking an annual “road maintenance blitz” after yet another year of letting our roads disintegrate. Ms…
Allan Government must focus on farmers
Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Emma Kealy, has urged the Allan Labor Government to refocus its priorities on supporting drought-affected farmers instead of hiring more…
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