Tuesday 19 March 2019 Today’s announcement by Cann Group to construct a new medicinal cannabis production facility to Mildura is a coup for the region and welcomed by the Victorian Liberal Nationals. Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria and Decentralisation Peter Walsh said the new jobs created by the investment would be a welcome boost…
DetailsCondolences – Hon William Albert Landeryou 19 March 2019 Mr Walsh : I join the condolence motion for William Albert Landeryou. As has already been said Bill was born in Moonee Ponds. He was one of 11 children in a very large family which was quite common in those particular times. He left school at…
DetailsCondolences – Christchurch Monques Terrorist Attack 19 March 2019 Mr Walsh I rise to support the Premier’s motion of condolence. I speak in solidarity with my parliamentary colleagues in sending a message of heartfelt condolence from Victoria particularly to the people of Christchurch and New Zealand and also to our Muslim communities both here…
DetailsThursday 14 March 2019 Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has encouraged grassroots football and netball clubs and umpiring associations to apply for grants of up to $100 000 to improve their facilities. Applications for the current round of The Country Football and Netball Program are now open and…
DetailsTuesday 12 March 2019 The Federal Government’s action to bring new jobs to Mildura with a Murray Darling Basin Authority office has been warmly welcomed by the Victorian Liberal Nationals. Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria and Decentralisation Peter Walsh and Shadow Minister for Water Steph Ryan said the Basin Authority office was an ideal fit…
DetailsFriday 8th March 2019 Water Minister Lisa Neville has been given the hurry up to submit the Mitiamo Pipeline project’s formal application for Commonwealth funding. Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said he and his Federal colleague Damian Drum had ensured the Prime Minister Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Water Minister are all aware of…
DetailsConstituency Question – Mitiamo Pipeline 6 March 2019 Mr Walsh : My constituency question is to the Minister for Water and it is on behalf of the community of Mitiamo and district. That community wants the minister to submit the formal paperwork to the commonwealth for a commonwealth contribution to funding for the Mitiamo pipeline…
DetailsWednesday 6 March 2019 Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes failed to give even basic details on how the State’s Drought Hardship Support will roll out when questioned in State Parliament today. The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath questioned Minister Symes after being inundated with calls from Gippsland farmers who are trying to access…
DetailsMr Walsh : Very generous benefactors Geoff and Alex Kent in my electorate were prepared to donate $3 million to help achieve the vision of a wellness centre at the Echuca hospital particularly to treat cancer patients. They have had protracted discussions with the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services about this donation and project.…
DetailsQuestions Without Notice – Vic Bushfires 5 March 2019 Mr Walsh : There was a 10-hour delay in accessing critical firefighting machinery from a particular harvest and haul contractor. Given the ongoing nature of these protests I ask the Premier: what steps are being taken by the government to ensure that critical firefighting equipment supplied…
DetailsFriday 1st March 2019 Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has issued an invitation to the people of Murray Plains Electorate to visit Parliament House on Sunday 17th March 2019. “The Victorian Parliament is celebrating Cultural Diversity Week with an open day filled with music dancing and food from around…
DetailsMonday 25 February 2019 Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh is encouraging clubs to submit an application to the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund which is also open to councils and the Grassroots Cricket Fund. “The Grassroots Cricket Fund is open to clubs situated only in regional and rural areas with…
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