Labor won’t make rates fair for farmers

Wednesday 7 November 2018   Daniel Andrews’ rates cap has been anything but”˜fair’ particularly for our farmers who are already under pressure from drought and high energy and water prices. City-centric Labor just don’t seem to understand the pressure farmers are under with rates. Today Labor says it “will support an inquiry into the council…

Red P Plates to get discount on car registration

Tuesday 6 November 2018 Red P-Platers will receive a $295 discount on their car registration under an elected Nationals Government. Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said the initiative was part of The Nationals’ plan to tackle cost of living pressures for local families. Mr Walsh said households costs had…

Daniel Andrews must come clean on his secret deal

Tuesday 6 November 2018   Revelations that Daniel Andrews has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese Communist Party government and that he will keep the details secret should send shudder of concern down the back of every Victorian taxpayer. As The Australian pointed out in its editorial yesterday: “Unlike the West China has…

Liberal Nationals’ plan to secure a sustainable future for Gippsland Lakes

Wednesday 31 October 2018 An elected Liberal Nationals Government will offer a voluntary buyback of commercial fishing licences on the Gippsland Lakes to secure a sustainable fishery for future generations. A Gippsland Lakes Sustainability Plan will be developed in consultation with industry and the community and will also explore opportunities to undertake habitat restoration work…

Liberal Nationals to make rates fair for farmers

Wednesday 31 October 2018   An elected Liberal Nationals Government will act to make rates fair for farmers across Victoria. Victorian farmers are calling for answers and action after some shires imposed dramatic rate increases this year while other shires passed modest or even reduced farm rates. Farmers in Mildura LGA have protested farm rate…

Cutting the cost of parking at hospitals

Wednesday 31 October 2018 A Liberal Nationals Government will cut the cost of parking at hospitals saving eligible patients and carers up to $20 a day. Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said that the cost of car parking varies considerably between hospitals. “The maximum non-concessional daily rate is $40…