The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has congratulated Elphinstone locals for their work in having the speed limit restored to 80 km/h on part of the Pyrenees Highway near Chewton. Ms Broad met with locals and visited the site, then organised a meeting with the Minister for Roads and Road Safety on August…
Dear Editor, The indecisive Allan Labor Government’s poor planning and lack of foresight regarding Victoria’s energy security has been exposed once again. Premier Jacinta Allan pushed unrealistic renewable targets, phasing out gas in favour of electricity, only to now acknowledge that gas is essential to Victoria’s energy future. Amid all the hoopla, the Premier’s new…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has encouraged young people from regional Victoria to apply for next year’s YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament. The program is open to young Victorians aged from 16 to 25 and gives them the opportunity to experience the parliamentary process firsthand. Ms Broad said it was an exciting opportunity…
Dear Editor, It’s alarming to see Premier Jacinta Allan claim to support local residents with the cost of living while diverting billions of dollars away from the northern Victoria region to fund city-based projects. Take the over $200 billion Suburban Rail Loop, already plagued by billions in cost blowouts, draining funds from critical infrastructure and…
A petition calling for action on thousands of destructive corellas in Bridgewater has been tabled in State Parliament. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad sponsored the petition, highlighting the widespread damage the birds were causing to the town. The petition had 497 signatures. Ms Broad recently met with locals in Bridgewater and said…
The Premier must provide clarity on legacy projects promised for northern Victoria amid revelations Victoria taxpayers will pay $200 million so Scotland can host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad raised the issue in Parliament saying it was high time more detail was provided on the Bendigo projects. The…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged the State Government to formally commit to no new or extended national parks in Victoria. Ms Broad raised the issue in Parliament following concern from communities across northern Victoria. “In Bendigo at the recent Bush Summit, the Premier assured the public that state forests would…
A function in Parliament House has highlighted the impact of diabetes on our community and showcased the latest in current resources and emergency treatment. Co-convenor of the Parliamentary Friends of People Affected by Diabetes Gaelle Broad said the event was held in conjunction with Diabetes Victoria. “This was a unique opportunity for networking and learning…
The Premier has been urged to meet farmers face to face following last Friday’s Reset Victoria Rally in Bendigo. In Parliament this week, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said nearly 500 people attended the rally, reflecting a deep level of community anger over the Allan Labor government’s lack of consultation on high-voltage…
The Epsom intersection recently dubbed the worst in regional Victoria has been highlighted in State Parliament this week. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has asked the Minister for Roads and Road Safety to provide an urgent update on what action is being taken to improve the safety of the Midland Highway-Howard Street…