Local residents are being urged to take photos of the worst potholes in their area in a competition aimed at pressuring the Allan Labor Government to address the appalling state of regional roads. The worst potholes will be used in a 2025 “Potholes for All Seasons” calendar that will be presented to Premier Jacinta Allan…
The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has renewed calls for Victoria’s probationary driving age to be reduced to 17, saying this would bring it in line with other states and reduce disadvantage for young people in rural areas. Victoria is the only state or territory in Australia that still requires P-plate drivers to…
Crime has skyrocketed in Bendigo in the past year according to statistics just released by the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA). The CSA found in Bendigo in the 12 months to 30 September 2024: Stealing from retail stores has doubled Aggravated robbery is up 69 per cent Residential aggravated burglary has risen by a whopping 89…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria, Gaelle Broad, highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by local businesses, after assisting an applicant navigate a prolonged liquor licence process. Local business owner of a boutique bottle shop, Dan Lemura, first contacted Ms Broad in November, 2024, after his liquor licence application had sat idle since June. Mr Lemura…
Thousands of northern Victorian property owners will be hit with a large tax bill from the State Revenue Office right on Christmas. The Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) is one of the 57 new or increased taxes introduced by the Allan Labor Government. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said the VRLT was…
The Allan Labor Government’s $200 billion Suburban Rail Loop is a gravy train with over 100 executives earning an average of $322,000 each in the last financial year. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said this was an extraordinary salary, in light of the cost of living crisis faced by many regional Victorians.…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has accused the Allan Labor Government of robbing Peter to pay Paul as it scrambles to adequately fund vital emergency services. From 1 July 2025 the Fire Services Property Levy will be replaced by a new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF), which will appear on rates…
Submissions are now open for a new inquiry into Victoria’s cultural and creative industries. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad will be part of the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee conducting the inquiry. The committee will investigate the funding and support available to the industries. “The inquiry will look at Victoria’s share…
Regional ratepayers are footing the bill for the Allan Labor Government’s relentless cost-shifting on to local councils. The government’s systematic shifting of state responsibilities onto councils has been exposed in a Parliamentary inquiry and regional communities are paying the price, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad was a member of…
Regional Victorians continue to pay the price for Labor’s financial mismanagement as the cash-strapped Bendigo Health struggles for adequate funding. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said she was shocked to discover that Bendigo Health had recorded a $27 million deficit and received $46 million in supplemental funding just to stay afloat this…