Dear Editor, The Labor Government’s neglect of Victoria Police is putting the safety of Northern Victorian communities at risk, with rising crime rates and declining police numbers. Local stations in Castlemaine, Maryborough and Kyneton are being forced to reduce their opening hours, and single officer police stations located in rural communities are at risk. There…
The Health Minister has repeatedly failed to provide answers to the Inglewood community regarding the recent demolition of the town’s old ambulance station. I raised this matter in Parliament on several occasions, lodged two petitions, and contacted the Minister’s office in writing and by phone. I also spoke with the Member for Ripon, Martha Haylett,…
Victoria’s much-anticipated Container Deposit Scheme is officially underway, and constituents across Northern Victoria are embracing the opportunity to recycle and contribute to a cleaner environment. The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said how she was thrilled to see the scheme underway. “I am genuinely excited to see Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme become a…
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…