Locals first under Liberals and Nationals’ renewables plan

Today, the Liberals and Nationals make a stand to put locals first in the transition to renewables.   For too long, locals haven’t had a voice amid the renewables push from the Allan Labor Government and multi-national corporations.   A future Liberals and Nationals Government will guarantee a voice for those affected most by renewable…

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Walsh says hold out for maximum VNI compensation

The Nationals leader and Member for Murray Plains, Peter Walsh, is warning landowners not to rush into signing any agreements with Transmission Company Victoria for its VNI West renewable transmission line corridor.   Mr Walsh says the path VNI West will take through northern Victoria will be officially released within a fortnight, with the company…

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One year of Labor failures under Premier Jacinta Allan – Joint media Release John Pessutto MP & Peter Walsh MP

Today marks one year since the appointment of Premier Jacinta Allan as leader of the Victorian Labor Government, however there is little to celebrate.   For the past year, Victorians have been subjected to higher taxes, skyrocketing debt and multiple failures across transport, infrastructure, health, energy, events, housing and the CFMEU debacle.   Key shortcomings…

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Unhappy Anniversary: Regional Victorians pay price

It’s been one year since Jacinta Allan became Premier and no one in regional Victoria is blowing out a candle to celebrate.   Premier Allan has dudded us all – the long list of bad news includes broken housing promises, “Big Build” blowouts, crumbling roads, crippling debt, soaring taxes and a health system in disarray…

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Walsh says Njernda needs an administrator

The Nationals leader and Member for Murray Plains, Peter Walsh, is signalling the need for an administrator to be appointed at Njernda Aboriginal Corporation.   Mr Walsh says he has been sent a petition signed by more than 100 members of Njernda demanding an extraordinary general meeting of the corporation “so they can find out…

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Letter to the Editor – RE: Ambulance

Dear Editor,   The death of a man in suburban Melbourne who died after waiting four hours for an ambulance is a tragic reminder our health system is in disarray.   Regional Victorians are not immune, and in even more danger, given the distances often involved to receive emergency treatment.   Ambulance shortages and exhausted…

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Labor has no answers as regional Victorians miss out

Regional Victorians are missing out and the Allan Labor Government has no answers as it blindly ploughs ahead with its controversial $200 billion Suburban Rail Loop.   In Question Time, Labor has again refused to explain why regional Victorians receive just over 10 per cent of government infrastructure spend despite being home to 25 per…

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Letter to the Editor – RE: Gas

  Dear Editor,   Another week, another Allan Labor Government sidestep and back pedal – this time on gas.   Premier Allan’s latest U-turn is another example of the Labor Government’s chaos and mismanagement.   The Premier implemented unrealistic renewables targets, shut off gas in favour of electricity, but has now realised gas is critical…

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Council reveals Labor blackspot cash grab

The Allan Labor Government has come under fire for a blatant cash grab, with revelations it siphoned off nine per cent of a $2 million federal blackspot grant intended for a state and local council road intersection project.   Despite refusing to contribute any state funding or take responsibility for managing the project in Mansfield…

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