Labor’s shutdown of rock climbing at Mount Arapiles in the state’s west should be a wakeup call to all regional Victorians. It may be a world-renowned rock formation, but figuratively this is the tip of the iceberg. Cultural heritage laws are the driving force for the change, and there needs to be a…
The Allan Labor Government has revealed the names of five new monitors to watch over local councils, a move that underlines a concerning growth industry built on mistrust. Names were confirmed this week to watch over the Strathbogie, Whittlesea and Casey councils as the number of monitors playing “Big Brother” roles in councils reaches…
The Nationals leader and Member for Murray Plains, Peter Walsh, says he is increasingly concerned at the ongoing breakdown of the state’s defences against a rampant fruit fly population. Mr Walsh says at a time when we should be ramping up the fight against this scourge of the horticulture industry, the system in Victoria…
Every Victorian deserves to know how, and where, their money is spent. Integrity and transparency should be paramount, yet right now we are living through the wasteful, dishonest financial management of the Allan Labor Government. The Nationals are making a stand with the freshly-released Our Plan For Financial Integrity. The plan is…
The Nationals leader and Member for Murray Plains, Peter Walsh, has congratulated the community of Cohuna for finally getting a childcare centre confirmed after years of planning, even pleading, for assistance. Mr Walsh, who has also been an active campaigner alongside the community for this valuable resource, says he is delighted perseverance has finally…
Dear Editor, The Allan Labor Government’s regional housing plan simply doesn’t add up. Announced late last week amid a flurry of spin, it is nothing but a missed opportunity – and basic mathematics proves it. Labor spruiked it will deliver 1300 social and affordable homes across regional Victoria through the $1 billion…
The Nationals leader and Member for Murray Plains, Peter Wash, has dismissed today’s Allan Labor government announcement about more homes for Victoria as a farrago of fantasies – and blatant, headline grabbing lies. Mr Walsh says just 12 months ago the Labor government was promising Victorians 800,000 new homes – at the rate of…
The Allan Labor Government has dodged questions in Parliament on a day where fresh revelations confirm regional Victorians are being short-changed. Labor is slashing regional development and jobs spending by almost 80 per cent – from more than $1 billion annually to approximately $250 million. It comes amid data revealing regional Victorians are…
The Nationals leader and Member for Murray Plains, Peter Walsh, says a Liberals Nationals government will immediately restore the right of property owners to appeal planning powers over renewable energy plans. Mr Walsh says the public has been stripped of its access to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) by an Allan Labor…
The Nationals leader and Member for Murray Plains, Peter Walsh, has held wide-ranging talks with recently appointed cross border commissioner Brett Davis in a bid to rationalise issues which have been paralysing operations from emergency services to tradies. Mr Walsh says state borders should not be limitations because communities the length of the Murray…
