Caravan parks impacted by the 2022 floods need urgent support from the State Government to rebuild and recover, according to Nationals MP Gaelle Broad. Ms Broad told Parliament that a submission to the flood inquiry from the Victorian Caravan Parks Association noted 30 caravan parks were directly impacted by the floods. “This caused a staggering…
The State Government is holding on to surplus land that could be used to help tackle the current housing crisis, Nationals MP Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad said prime locations in areas such as Bendigo and Wodonga were sitting idle while regional Victoria faces a rental and housing affordability crisis. “In Bendigo, three sites…
Labor’s new payroll tax on independent schools announced in the state budget is a tax on families, Nationals MP Gaelle Broad said today. Independent schools have historically been exempt from payroll tax. “The increased cost of this tax on independent schools will flow through to families who are already struggling with rising living costs,” Ms…
Workers at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre have been treated with utter disrespect as the Labor Government continues to waste taxpayer dollars, Nationals MP Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad said she felt for the 240 Malmsbury workers who yesterday found out the centre was closing after a botched email process. “This is a very…
Submissions will close soon for a major inquiry into the rental and housing crisis in Victoria, Nationals MP Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad said rental and housing affordability is an issue across Northern Victoria. “I have spoken with individuals, relief agencies, local councils and real estate agents, and the overwhelming response is that it’s…
Local school students have been encouraged to enter the annual Parliament of Victoria’s 2023 Parliament Prize competition – with a chance to win $500 for themselves and $1000 for their school. Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said the competition was a great opportunity for students to have their say on an issue they feel…
The Labor Government with the help of the cross bench blocked an Inquiry investigating the poor state of roads, particularly in rural and regional Victoria. The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad voted in support of an inquiry into the condition of our roads, including current budget allocations, design standards and delivering value for…
Nationals MP Gaelle Broad has asked the Government to urgently provide more information on the controversial high voltage powerline destined for north central Victoria. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Broad said she supported renewables, but she also supports the regional communities that will carry the burden of delivering renewable energy to the city. “The Minister’s media…
The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has raised concerns in State Parliament about the lack of detail surrounding projects for the Commonwealth Games in the State Budget. “I have asked the Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery to provide comprehensive details of funding and timelines for the Commonwealth Games infrastructure promised for Bendigo.” “One…
Nationals MP Gaelle Broad has raised the cost of Bendigo’s GovHub in Parliament – asking for a detailed breakdown of what is being spent on the project. The GovHub is being constructed in Lyttleton Terrace and expected to house a range of local and state government entities and up to 1000 staff. Ms Broad said,…