Issues

Public Holiday Survey

Labor's AFL Grand Final parade holiday is here for at least two more years. How much will it cost you?

The Andrews Labor Government has announced that its public holiday for the AFL Grand Final parade in Melbourne will continue for at least two more years. The Nationals are concerned that this extra holiday will significantly cost regional communities and small businesses, at a time when the government should be creating new jobs and opportunity. Please take a moment to fill out the survey below to help us demonstrate the cost of this extra holiday to regional Victoria.

Yes Daniel, pay what you owe!

The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy MP says it is unacceptable that it has taken four years and the intervention of the local Member...

Labor leaves small business struggling with four-year debt

The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy MP has raised serious concerns with the Treasurer in Parliament this week regarding a $6,894.45 debt owed by...

Farmers’ market support to return with Nationals

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has welcomed a $2 million pledge of support for Victorian farmers’ markets and small food producers if...

Halls Gap Hotel hit with 64% increase in power costs

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP continues to receive reports of local businesses struggling to manage skyrocketing power prices. The Halls Gap Hotel...

Think local, shop local this festive season - Letter to the Editor

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas I ask everyone to think local and shop local this festive season. Small businesses are a major employment sector...

Kealy - Unemployment up by 50%

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows a concerning trend in the...

Pulford ignorant of regional population decline

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has slammed Labor’s Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford for refusing to acknowledge population challenges in our...

small business

52% Power Rise Crippling RSL

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP and Shadow Minister for Veterans, Tim McCurdy MP have met with Horsham RSL representatives to hear firsthand...

Unemployment rates continue to rise

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the number of unemployed people...

Members statements - Justin and Jo Lane

Victorian Parliament - 19 September 2017 - Ms KEALY — I extend my congratulations to Justin and Jo Lane from Lane Building Contractors on receiving the prestigious...