All Victorian firefighters will have equal access to cancer compensation under a Nationals Government. Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh today said a Guy-Walsh Government had vowed to introduce a Presumptive Legislation Bill in the first parliamentary sitting week of 2019 if elected this November. Mr Walsh said the bill…
DetailsWednesday 14 November 2018 An elected Liberal Nationals Government will create a $1 billion Decentralisation Fund focused on delivering more investment jobs and opportunity for the Latrobe Valley and across Regional Victoria. The flow-on effect of job losses and insecurity following the closure of Hazelwood Power Station a significant employer in the Valley means…
DetailsWednesday 14 November 2018 Recreational fishers and boaters will benefit from an enhanced fish stocking program and better access to Victorian fisheries under an elected Liberal Nationals Government. If elected we’ll implement our Nine Point Plan for Better Fishing Across Victoria which includes: Establishing the new Blue Infrastructure Fund which will return all revenue…
DetailsTuesday 13 November 2018 An elected Liberal Nationals Government will upgrade airports in Regional Victoria better connecting country communities and businesses with skills services and opportunities for growth. Victoria’s 80 regional airports are a critical link for business tourism and emergency services increasing access to services and providing a fast connection with domestic and…
DetailsTuesday 13 November 2018 Victoria’s population growth is out of control. While Melbourne grows at more than 126 000 people per year just over 20 000 people move to Regional Victoria in 12 months. Regional Victoria is missing out under Daniel Andrews while unplanned unmanaged population growth in Melbourne spirals out of control worsening…
DetailsMonday 12 November 2018 The Nationals in government will contribute to construction of the much-wanted Swan Hill to Lake Boga Active Trail Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has announced. Mr Walsh met with community members from Swan Hill and Lake Boga to announce $1.46 million to help construct the long-awaited 12.6km walking and cycling…
DetailsFriday 9 November 2018 The Nationals will back grassroots sports in Undera committing $70 000 to resurface tennis facilities. Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has announced The Nationals in government will resurface and extend the two tennis courts at Undera Recreation Reserve. “The Nationals know how vital community sport is to keeping us healthy…
DetailsFriday 9 November 2018 The Nationals will fund a brighter future for students at Cohuna Secondary College contributing to the development of a masterplan to bring the school into the 21st century. Member for Murray Plains and Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh said The Nationals in government will provide $300 000 to develop a…
DetailsWednesday 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…
DetailsWednesday 7 November 2018 An elected Liberal Nationals Government will address the growing issue of food insecurity in the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland providing the funds needed to establish a Foodbank Hub in Morwell. Demand for emergency food relief is growing in the Gippsland region with more pressure on individuals and families to pay…
DetailsWednesday 7 November 2018 An elected Liberal Nationals Government will invest $30 million to boost mobile connectivity across rural and regional Victoria. Announcing the commitment today Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh said it was critical for farmers families and other businesses in rural and regional communities that the next Victorian Government makes ongoing…
DetailsTuesday 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…
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