The Labor Government’s damaging tax on GPs and other health professionals must be scrapped immediately, The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has told Parliament. The retrospective tax could seriously reduce access to vital health services, particularly in rural and regional areas, Ms Broad said. “Recently, the State Revenue Office began issuing notices to…
Local councils across Northern Victoria have been hit in the hip pocket after a costly review ordered by the Government, the Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad raised the matter in Parliament after speaking with several rural councils concerned by the process. “Last year the state government appointed electoral representation…
The future of firewood collection is under threat, the Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad told Parliament she was very concerned that the amount of available firewood would be drastically reduced following the Labor State Government’s decision to shut down the native timber industry and commercial firewood licences finishing on…
A string of disturbing failures in triple zero and ambulance services across regional Victoria highlighted the need for immediate government action, The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad told Parliament this week. Ms Broad listed a series of incidents where people had been left waiting in dire circumstances. “Across Northern Victoria there has been…
Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad says any reduction in maternity and ICU services at St John of God Hospital Bendigo would increase pressure on the already burdened Bendigo Health Care Group and restrict women’s options when it comes to childbirth. Ms Broad says she was very concerned to learn the hospital was conducting…
The Victorian Nationals have urged the Allan Labor Government to ensure that previously earmarked federal funding for a new Swan Hill bridge is retained. Three years ago, $60 million was allocated by the Commonwealth Government for a new bridge, but that funding is now at risk of being caught up with the Federal Government’s 90-day…
The long-awaited Albury Wodonga Hospital masterplan showed a disappointing lack of detail, The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. “It’s been 12 months since the NSW and Victorian Government’s announced a major redevelopment of the Albury Hospital on the existing site,” Ms Broad told Parliament. The masterplan was released yesterday ahead of…
The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has encouraged local families and sporting organisations to make the most of the latest round of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program. Under this program, eligible families can apply for vouchers of up to $200 per child to cover registration costs and membership fees across a variety…
The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has praised the work of local Men’s Sheds, as grants of up to $100,000 are now on offer under the Men’s Shed Funding Program 2023-24. “Men’s sheds provide a valuable point of connection for many men. “A place where men can go to talk to other men,…
The Nationals have secured a commitment that the Victorian Labor Government will continue to oppose water buybacks by the Federal Government. Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad asked the Water Minister in Parliament this week if Victoria would continue to oppose water buybacks. The Minister confirmed that the Victorian Labor Government will continue to…