Local schools, community groups and sporting clubs across the Murray Plains electorate are encouraged to apply for funding from the 2019 Shade Grants Program that is now open. Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said by establishing shaded areas within our schools and communities we can seriously abate the negative…
Reading Is My Secret Power is the theme of Book Week 2019 that is being celebrated in schools across the Murray Plains electorate this week. Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said he was pleased to be invited by Kyabram Early Learning Centre to read a book of his choosing…
The Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh is calling for people to nominate individuals or groups in the Murray Plains electorate for the 2019 Shrine of Remembrance Medal. Mr Walsh said the Shrine of Remembrance Medal recognises a significant contribution of honouring the service and sacrifice of Victorians in war…
To coincide with Homelessness Week, a parliamentary committee is commencing an inquiry into homelessness in Victoria. Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said the inquiry will investigate the many social, economic and policy factors that impact on homelessness. Mr Walsh said the inquiry will also seek to identify policies and…
Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh is offering his constituents free re-usable shopping bags before plastic bags are banned in Victoria in November this year. Mr Walsh said plastic bags were a menace and had a devastating effect on the environment. “They block our drains and creeks, injure local wildlife…
To coincide with Homelessness Week, a parliamentary committee is commencing an inquiry into homelessness in Victoria. Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said the inquiry will investigate the many social, economic and policy factors that impact on homelessness. Mr Walsh said the inquiry will also seek to identify policies and…
Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh will oppose the Births, Deaths & Marriages Registration Amendment Bill 2019, which is scheduled to be debated when State Parliament resumes next week. The bill has been introduced to the Victorian Parliament by the Andrews Labor Government. Its primary purpose is to allow birth…
Year 10 student at Boort Secondary College, Ebony Chamberlain, has taken out third prize in the 2019 Victorian State Parliament Prize competition. Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh, who also grew up in Boort, visited the school yesterday to present Ebony with her prize. This year, students were asked to…
The Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has encouraged all homeowners with swimming pools to have their say on the drafted Building Amendment (Swimming Pool and Spa) Regulations 2019. Mr Walsh said the proposed regulations include the mandatory requirement for owners of private swimming pools and spas to register them…
Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has criticised the Andrews Labor Government for its inept management of the solar panel package that provided up to $2,225 to support the installation of solar panels. Mr Walsh said Daniel Andrews had thrown well-intentioned people into financial stress because his government did not…
