The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has spoken in Parliament to express her opposition to the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, citing concerns about transparency, accountability, and the future of Victoria’s democratic system. “This legislation represents the most significant change to our system of government in the history of this chamber.” Ms Broad emphasised…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has condemned the Allan Labor Government as Bendigo council subsidises self-defence classes for women amid a spiralling crime crisis. “When local councils are forced to subsidise self-defence classes with ratepayers’ money because women don’t feel safe in their own community, you know the State Government has completely…
A chronic shortage of justices of the peace is having a negative impact on residents in Northern Victoria, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad said JPs provided an important free service – acting as independent and objective witnesses for documents used in legal and official processes. “I recently met…
Dear Editor, I write to congratulate the Otis Foundation on celebrating 25 years of caring for people with breast cancer. The foundation started around a kitchen table in Bendigo. It is the legacy of Judy Burley, a young woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 29 and lived with it for seven years…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged local multicultural organisations to apply for funding through the Multicultural Festivals and Events Grant Program. The program provides grants of up to $50,000 for organisations to host cultural festivals and events. Ms Broad said the funding could make a significant difference for local groups, particularly…
A petition calling on the Victorian Government to reduce the minimum probationary drivers’ licence age from 18 to 17, in line with every other Australian state, was tabled in Parliament today. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad sponsored the petition which attracted more than 4,000 signatures. Ms Broad said the petition highlighted a…
Carers Week 2025 is a timely reminder to acknowledge the vital role that Victoria’s unpaid carers play in our community and to consider ways to better support them, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Carers Week runs from October 12 to 18. This year’s theme is ‘Care for a Carer’. “This…
The decision to abandon the JB Osborne Theatre redevelopment due to a lack of funding was deeply disappointing for residents of Kangaroo Flat and the wider Bendigo community, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad said she was disappointed to hear that the project would not go ahead because of…
Bendigo residents had the chance to share their ideas and concerns first-hand with the Victorian Nationals Leader Danny O’Brien today as he visited the region to meet with community leaders and local businesses. Mr O’Brien, who is also the Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Emergency Services and Regional Development and Liveability was in…
The State Government must outline what additional support will be provided to residents in the 10 regional communities who were recently told they are about to lose their gas supply, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad raised the issue in Parliament, saying locals should not be left out of pocket…