Farmers across Victoria, particularly in the south-west, are facing the worst drought in decades. Dams are drying out, and a lack of rain over across the Easter break means even if it does rain now, it’s unlikely any feed will grow over winter due to the cold temperatures. There is very little fodder available in…
Emma KEALY (Lowan) (16:31): I speak in strong support today of the matter of public importance raised by the member for Evelyn. It is clear that there is an enormous disparity between facts and reality. I challenge the members opposite to get out into their communities and speak to real people on the ground, to…
Last month – more than 12 weeks after fires ripped through the Grampians and after countless pleas for help – the Allan Labor Government finally announced support for impacted businesses.\ However more than three weeks later, with some businesses struggling to stay afloat, the government still has not opened applications for financial assistance. To make…
Emma KEALY (Lowan) (14:47): (1052) My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services on behalf of businesses impacted by the Grampians bushfires and national park closures over the summer. My question is: why are Grampians businesses only eligible for $5000 in disaster relief when the New South Wales and Queensland governments have successfully lobbied…
The Allan Labor Government has denied businesses impacted by the Grampians fires the level of financial support they desperately need and deserve. More than 12 weeks after the Grampians fire started and after countless pleas for help, the Allan Labor Government and federal Labor government have finally announced that affected small businesses will receive $5000…
Victorians will enjoy more affordable holidays and regional businesses will flourish under a commitment by The Nationals to axe Labor’s Holiday and Tourism Tax in government. The Allan Labor Government last month announced it would introduce a 7.5 per cent tax on short-stay accommodation providers — its 55th new or increased tax in the past…
Deputy Leader of the Nationals and Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is calling on the Andrews Labor Government to acknowledge its part in the current building crisis and work with regional building sectors to help get them back on track. The calls come after the collapse of Hotondo Homes Horsham last week due to what…
The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy is calling for the Victorian Government to do more to support businesses in managing the onerous task of enforcing COVID restrictions and to address COVID-related workforce shortages in regional areas. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Kealy said she had been contacted by a number of businesses with deep concerns…
Lowan hospitality businesses already stretched and hurting with the Andrews Labor Government’s brutal restrictions have been thrown into chaos with a last-minute announcement that staff will need to be double-vaccinated by Friday. The government’s vaccine mandate for authorised workers states employees must have their first vaccination by October 15 — or be booked to receive…
Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has called on the Andrews Labor Government to provide urgent clarification and support to businesses, sporting clubs and volunteer organisations regarding the enforcement of the authorised worker vaccination mandate. People from across the electorate have contacted Ms Kealy’s office in huge numbers since the COVID vaccination mandate — which takes…
