The Nationals are ready to get on with the job of strong and stable government, with a positive plan to rebuild regional Victoria. The Nationals will fix our roads, investing $5 billion to repair and rebuild our state road network, plus $288 million for local country roads and bridges. The Nationals will tackle crime, with 3000 additional police,…
Families across Lowan deserve to feel safe in their homes, businesses, and communities but rising crime and stretched police resources are leaving too many locals worried about becoming the next victim. Across our region we have seen cars broken into and stolen, fuel and equipment stolen from farms, businesses targeted by thieves, and serious incidents…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Police, and the action I seek is for the minister to immediately restore the operating hours of police stations across my electorate of Lowan. Last week I attended the Horsham police station just after 10 am. I did not realise it at the time, but we have…
Victorians deserve to feel safe – at work, in the community, and in their homes. But under Labor, this is sadly becoming increasingly uncommon. New crime statistics show crime has increased 23 per cent across Victoria since Jacinta Allan became Premier almost three years ago. In Northern Grampians and Ararat local government areas alone, retail…
A Nationals and Liberals Government will support Victoria Police to strengthen its Farm Crime Squad as part of a plan to recruit 3000 more additional Victoria Police officers. Under Labor, Victoria’s Farm Crime Unit has been reduced to just a couple of dedicated officers covering the entire state, and as a result the number of…
I am deeply concerned by reports of hidden cameras discovered in the change rooms at Horsham Town Hall. My thoughts are with those impacted — especially parents, who expect their children to be safe in community spaces. This is a shocking breach of trust, and it will have a real impact on families across Horsham…
I rise to speak on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Vicarious Liability for Child Abuse) Bill 2025. Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the children in care who were abused, those that have been able to summon the courage to continue to function with varying levels of success throughout their lives. I have spoken to and…
The Nationals’ Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is inviting residents across western Victoria to share their thoughts on some of the key issues facing rural and regional communities. Ms Kealy has launched a survey as part of The Nationals’ ongoing efforts to champion local communities and better understand the things that matter to them. “We…
