Support lacking for victims of family violence

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has spoken in Parliament about the lack of support for victims of family violence in Western Victoria. The Western region of the Department of Health and Human Services covers almost one-quarter of the state, yet the Andrews Labor Government has only allocated one support and safety hub…

Changes recommended to ‘Uber’ tax

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A parliamentary Committee has recommended the Andrews Labor Government reconsider its proposed taxi reform legislation, including its new $2 tax on every taxi trip. A report tabled in Parliament last week by the Economy and Infrastructure Committee recommended amendments to the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Bill 2017. Daniel Andrews’ own Labor MPs were among the…

Disability privatisation continues to raise concerns

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is again calling on the Melbourne Labor Government to provide certainty for those living with a disability, their family members, carers and service staff, as the Government moves to privatise disability homes. “I continue to be contacted by locals with serious concerns regarding the future of the…

Unemployment in South West Victoria on the rise

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says that unemployment figures recently released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics are just further evidence that the Andrew’s Labor Government city-centric policies are devastating South West Victoria. “Unemployment in the South West has jumped from 3.7% to 4.4% in just three months”, Ms Kealy said. “This…

Unemployment in North West Victoria skyrockets

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says that unemployment figures recently released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics are just further evidence that the Andrew’s Labor Government city-centric policies are devastating North West Victoria. “Unemployment in North West Victoria has jumped from 4.5% in April 2016 to 7.8% in April this year”, Ms…

Kealy — new 24/7 service to support victims of crime

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says that victims of crime would have faster access to support under a Liberal Nationals government. If elected, a Liberal Nationals government would establish a new Victims Support Rapid Response Service which would offer mobile, 24/7 counselling to victims and witnesses. Ms Kealy said victims do not…

Victims of Family Violence ignored in the Western Districts

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says domestic violence services announced by the Andrews Government are inadequate and will see family violence victims in Hamilton and the Western Districts forced to travel hundreds of kilometres for vital support. There were 17 Support and Safety Hubs funded in the 2017-18 State Budget. But with…

Victims of Family Violence ignored in the Wimmera

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says domestic violence services announced by the Andrews Government are inadequate and will see family violence victims in Horsham and the Wimmera forced to travel hundreds of kilometres for vital support. There were 17 Support and Safety Hubs funded in the 2017-18 State Budget. But with just…

Kealy — Labor refuses to commit to ongoing disability support

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says Labor is refusing to commit to continued support for people living with a disability during the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). “After significant pressure from myself and the broader community, the Andrews Labor Government advised the Wimmera Rural Access Worker will be extended…

Budget delivers more to rorting MP than to Warracknabeal

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Warracknabeal has received no new funding from the 2017-18 State Budget yet a $76,000 leave pass was handed to rorting Labor MP Don Nardella. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP said Daniel Andrews had forgiven the Labor MP’s debt, allowing him to repay just half of the money he rorted after he listed…