Kealy rattles tin for Good Friday Appeal

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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…

National Red Balloon Day – Letter to the Editor

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Summer has officially ended and 28 February is National Red Balloon Day when we can all show our appreciation and support for local firefighters by displaying a red balloon. National Red Balloon Day is a fantastic way to give thanks for the work of local firefighters, especially CFA volunteers. Our CFA volunteers deserve a great…

Local brigades receive funding boost

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has congratulated local brigades who have received a funding boost under the first round of the Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants Program. “I congratulate 11 of our local CFA brigades across the Lowan Electorate who successfully applied to receive funding,” Ms Kealy said. “Volunteers do a huge…

Bills introduced to Victorian Parliament 7-9 February 2017

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This week, five Bills were introduced to the Victorian Parliament which may be of interest to residents across the Lowan electorate. Of great importance to regional Victorians is the Country Fire Authority Amendment (Protecting Volunteer Firefighters) Bill 2016, introduced by the Liberal-Nationals Coalition in the Legislative Council this week. This Bill acknowledges and protects the…

Kealy – Sharp drop in CFA volunteers revealed

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has said the Liberal-Nationals’ move to amend the CFA Act in Parliament this week aimed to protect the rights of volunteers currently under siege by the Andrews Labor Government. It came as a Productivity Commission Report revealed there are 2,400 less CFA volunteers protecting communities now, than…

Labor cuts roadside slashing budget

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is calling on the Andrews Labor Government to reinstate funding for roadside slashing on the brink of another major fire season. “I have been contacted by constituents who are concerned about the lack of roadside slashing being undertaken and it is essential for the Labor Government to…

Labor votes against bill to protect CFA volunteers

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Labor MPs have voted down the Liberal-Nationals Coalition’s efforts to introduce a bill into Parliament to protect the rights of CFA volunteers. The Country Fire Authority Amendment (Protecting CFA Volunteers) Bill sought to enshrine the rights of Victorian firefighters’ in legislation. “The bill would have compelled the CFA and the board, which the Premier has…

Roads impact on ambulance response times

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says recently released statistics showing Wimmera residents have the longest wait time for ambulances in Victoria comes as no surprise. “Our roads are riddled with potholes which are slowing down ambulances and making this situation worse,” Ms Kealy said. “At the same time our appalling road conditions…

Roads impact on highway patrol

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has again raised concerns in Parliament regarding costly damage repair works to police vehicles caused by poor road conditions. “Labor’s drastic cuts to the country roads budget is now hitting our already underfunded police services,” Ms Kealy said. “I have heard that approximately $7,500 is spent on…

Get ready for the fire season

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging everyone to do their bit in preparing for the upcoming fire season. Ms Kealy made the call during the launch of Fire Action Week. “The wonderful season that we are having also means that we are facing an above average fire season, with significant vegetation…