Zero tolerance to fuel theft

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has applauded today’s announcement by the Liberal and National Coalition that fuel drive-offs would be treated as a criminal matter under a Coalition Government from 1 July 2019. “Stealing petrol is a crime,” Ms Kealy said. “The Liberal and Nationals are determined to see a sense of…

Crime up 45 per cent in Southern Grampians

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is accusing Daniel Andrews of refusing to take action to fix the violent crime rate in Victoria. New figures released by the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency today show the number of offences recorded by Victorian police in the year to 31 March 2017 have risen 4 per…

Crime rates soar in North West Victoria

The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is accusing Daniel Andrews of refusing to take action to fix the violent crime rate in Victoria. New figures released by the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency today show the number of offences recorded by Victorian police in the year to 31 March 2017 have risen 4 per…

Constituency Questions – Prevention of Family Violence

Victorian Parliament – 8 June 2017 – Ms KEALY (Lowan) – (12 791) My question is for the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence. The information I seek is: where will the sole family violence support and safety hub be located in the Department of Health and Human Services western region? Almost one-quarter of the state is…

Bills introduced to Victorian Parliament, May 24-25, 2017

To the Editor, Last week, Daniel Andrews introduced a Bill to Parliament that seeks to rip apart Victoria’s CFA. And in a new low, the divisive premier has linked cancer compensation to his bid to boost union power. The Nationals strongly support helping fire fighters and their families who are dealing with the stresses of…

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

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…

Bills introduced to Victorian Parliament in May 2017

This month, the following Bills were introduced to the Victorian Parliament which may be of interest to residents across the Lowan electorate. The Bills are as follows: State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2017 Corrections Legislation Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 2017 Sex Offenders Registration Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2017 More information on the proposed Bills can be found…