The Allan Labor Government is gambling with Victoria’s financial future, with spiralling debt and skyrocketing interest repayments putting pressure on families, businesses and essential services. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Region Gaelle Broad said Victoria’s debt was fast approaching $200 billion, with taxpayers now paying more than $1 million every hour just to service…
A recent series of disturbing events has shown the health system is struggling to meet the urgent healthcare needs of people in Northern Victoria. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad told Parliament 11 ambulances were ramped at Bendigo Health last week while patients regularly waited for extended periods in the emergency department. “I…
A public survey on future uses of the old Bendigo law courts has been launched, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad said the future of Bendigo’s old law courts building was of considerable concern to many residents. “The old Bendigo law courts are a beautiful example of Bendigo’s heritage…
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland MP, and Member for Northern Victoria, Gaelle Broad MP, are calling to urgently extend free tip disposal for communities impacted by recent bushfires, with the current support program due to end on 12 May. The MPs say it is deeply concerning the program is set to finish while…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has encouraged local women to take part in the free BreastScreen Victoria program as figures show around half of the eligible women are not taking up the opportunity of a free mammogram. Ms Broad said the program could help with early detection of cancer – giving women…
After 12 years of Labor, Northern Victoria is still being shortchanged in the latest State Budget, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. “The Allan Labor Government’s 2026/27 Budget shows debt continuing to surge towards $200 billion, with more than $1 million an hour spent on interest,” Ms Broad said. “This budget…
It’s state budget week. Labor will be out talking a big game, but don’t fall for the spin. Labor does not know how to manage money and they have lost control of the state budget. Victoria has the highest debt and highest taxes of any state in Australia. We’re paying more in tax and getting less…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has called on the State Government to urgently extend the free waste disposal program for bushfire victims until the end of the year. Ms Broad said many fire victims still had large amounts of debris to be cleared and the current system is due to expire on…
An additional 3,000 Victoria Police officers will be recruited under a future Liberal and Nationals government, helping to restore community safety across Northern Victoria. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said she regularly spoke to locals who felt unsafe in their own homes and their own towns. “Under Labor, police numbers are down…
The inquiry into the 2026 summer bushfires is in full swing this week as the committee visits affected areas across the state to inspect sites and hear directly from the people affected. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad is a member of the Legislative Council’s Environment and Planning Committee conducting the inquiry, along…