The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is calling on the Andrews Labor Government to invest $370 million to deliver quality passenger rail services for Western Victoria. “The Nationals fought hard to secure an allocation from the Port of Melbourne sale to be used in country Victoria so we know Labor have the money…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is once again calling on the Andrews Labor Government to confirm that Stage 2 of the Hamilton CFA-DELWP Air Base will be included in the 2017-18 State budget. “I have been communicating with the Andrews Labor Government about this project for over twelve months but am yet…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP will be rattling the tin with local CFA volunteers to raise funds for the Good Friday Appeal. “I’m proud to be joining CFA volunteers on the back of a fire truck this Friday to support the wonderful work they do to raise vital funds for the Royal…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is calling on the Andrews Labor Government to provide funding to enable continued support for people living with a disability during the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). “It is extremely disappointing that the Andrews Labor Government has advised that it will cease funding the…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is concerned that an increasing number of the region’s most vulnerable people are being forced onto public housing wait lists. “The total number of Social Housing Applicants has grown in the Horsham district to a total of 300, with 81 listed as a priority,” Ms Kealy said.…
As Daniel Andrews and his city-centric Labor Government focus effort and funding on Melbourne, it was refreshing to hear the Federal Government announce a new Regional Ministerial Taskforce. With Victorian Nationals Minister Darren Chester alongside Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce, there’s no doubt that our communities will benefit. The taskforce will look at initiatives across portfolios…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging local applications for the 2017 Men’s Shed Funding Round which is now open. “Grants of up to $60,000 are now available to construct a new men’s shed, redevelop an existing shed or co-locate a shed. Refurbishment grants of up to $30,000 are also available,” Ms…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP invites constituents of the Lowan Electorate to visit Parliament House for a public Open Day on Sunday, 19 March 2017 between 10.30 am and 3.30 pm. “This is a great opportunity for people to have a look at Parliament House, inspect building works of a new wing,…
This week, three Bills were introduced to the Victorian Parliament which may be of interest to residents across the Lowan electorate. The Bills are as follows: Family Violence Protection Amendment Bill 2017 Ports and Marine Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 2017 More information on the proposed Bills can…
Current and past National Party members have gathered to acknowledge the service of Lieutenant George Hamilton Lamb, the only Member of Parliament to have died during active military service, as part of The Nationals milestone of 100 years of continuous representation in Parliament. “The remarkable story of George Hamilton Lamb, who died a prisoner of…
