The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has welcomed a Parliamentary inquiry into the bushfires that devastated areas across Northern Victoria last month. The Nationals and Liberals were successful in the Legislative Council in getting a parliamentary inquiry into the summer bushfires established. “The fires had a significant impact on regional communities, and this…
Bendigo residents are rightly frustrated by a series of stalled and mismanaged State Government projects that have left millions of dollars tied up in unused and neglected assets. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said ongoing government waste was a major concern in the Premier’s own backyard. “The most glaring example is the…
The Allan Labor Government is under immense pressure over its failure to begin the Bendigo Fire Station redevelopment, while a new state-of-the-art fire station built to temporarily home Bendigo firefighters has sat empty for four long-years after it was finished. The promise to upgrade to the Bendigo Fire Station stemmed as a result of the…
Australia Day provides an opportunity to reflect on who we are as a nation, where we have come from, and the values we share. It is also a day to celebrate the contribution of volunteers and community leaders, and the resilience of Australians who support one another in times of need. This strong community spirit…
The CFA annual report has finally been tabled, confirming an ongoing funding crisis. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said angry CFA volunteers had called for an inquiry following the belated release of the report and the disastrous fires this month. “Volunteers have reported that the water stopped working while they were on…
One week on from the catastrophic fires that devastated Harcourt, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has praised the community for an extraordinary response. “It is difficult to put into words just how incredible our volunteers are, along with the overwhelming generosity of the community in the wake of this horrendous fire,” Ms…
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a great start to the New Year! Looking back, 2025 was an action-packed year for our region and for Victoria. It’s now been three years since I was elected to the Upper House of the Victorian Parliament. Serving as the Member for Northern Victoria is an honour,…
The Allan Labor Government is trying to hoodwink Victorian farmers by putting its unpopular emergency services tax on hold, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. “In a clear sign of a nervous government, this tax has been shelved until after the next state election,” Ms Broad said. “It has not been…
What happened on Sunday was a horrific attack that affects us all. Our love and prayers are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives and suffered injuries, and those who witnessed this terrifying event. These events were driven by hateful ideology and antisemitism. Since October 7, 2023, the damaging spread of…
The Albury-Wodonga Hospital redevelopment is a symbol of broken promises and poor planning for health in regional Victoria, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad told Parliament the project was announced just weeks before the 2022 state election as a $558 million investment, funded by Victoria, New South Wales and the…