I would like to speak to the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee 2024–25 budget estimates report from October 2024, and I would like to specifically highlight today matters regarding the Department of Transport and Planning specifically related to the public and active transport portfolio. There are aspects within this report which reflect upon the regional…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is calling on the Allan Labor Government to reconsider planned changes to the Casterton school bus network after a review widely failed to consider local feedback. The Department of Transport and Planning started a review of the network more than a year ago, and families repeatedly raised concerns…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, has implored the Allan Labor Government to fund long-overdue upgrades to the Overland train service, with the growing service still operating without basic amenities at key regional stops. Ms Kealy said passenger numbers had continued to steadily rise, and tourism operators and locals were increasingly relying on the…
After months of lobbying, Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals Emma Kealy is pleased that Slade’s Newsagency in Hamilton will be taking on the role of V/Line ticketing agent, with the service commencing soon. Ms Kealy has continued to push for a new ticketing agent since the unexpected closure of the V/Line…
A lack of maintenance at the Horsham Railway Precinct by VicTrack has been raised in Parliament by the Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of The Nationals, Emma Kealy. Ms Kealy raised the issue with the Minister for Public Transport, calling for the minister to direct VicTrack to clean up the site. Ms Kealy said…
Member for Lowan and Deputy Leader of the Nationals Emma Kealy has called on the Minister for Public Transport to reveal the government’s plans for a new V/Line ticketing office in Hamilton. Ms Kealy raised the issue in Parliament earlier this month after her office was inundated with calls from distressed locals following the surprise…
An elected Nationals and Liberals government will put passenger rail services for western Victoria firmly back on the table, with Member for Lowan Emma Kealy today announcing a comprehensive investigation into all options for improving rail connectivity in Lowan. The Nationals and Liberals have pledged support for a business case into returning passenger trains to…
All V/Line fares will be halved for at least four years under a Nationals and Liberals Government. The proposal forms a key part of the parties’ Long-Term Economic Plan, which will help ease cost-of-living pressures for people across the state. Under the plan, people travelling from Horsham or Hamilton to Melbourne and back would save…
After months of lobbying, The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is pleased to announce that the Horsham Library will be taking on the role of V/Line ticketing agent, with the service commencing soon. Ms Kealy has continued to push for a new ticketing agent since Horsham’s long-serving V/Line agent and coach terminal Manager Roger…
The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy is encouraging the community to participate in a new public inquiry into the use of school buses by the wider community. The Legislative Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee inquiry is focussed on whether the use of school buses in rural and regional areas should be expanded to give…
