Submissions will close soon for a major inquiry into the rental and housing crisis in Victoria, Nationals MP Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad said rental and housing affordability is an issue across Northern Victoria. “I have spoken with individuals, relief agencies, local councils and real estate agents, and the overwhelming response is that it’s…
Local school students have been encouraged to enter the annual Parliament of Victoria’s 2023 Parliament Prize competition – with a chance to win $500 for themselves and $1000 for their school. Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said the competition was a great opportunity for students to have their say on an issue they feel…
The Labor Government with the help of the cross bench blocked an Inquiry investigating the poor state of roads, particularly in rural and regional Victoria. The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad voted in support of an inquiry into the condition of our roads, including current budget allocations, design standards and delivering value for…
Nationals MP Gaelle Broad has asked the Government to urgently provide more information on the controversial high voltage powerline destined for north central Victoria. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Broad said she supported renewables, but she also supports the regional communities that will carry the burden of delivering renewable energy to the city. “The Minister’s media…
The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has raised concerns in State Parliament about the lack of detail surrounding projects for the Commonwealth Games in the State Budget. “I have asked the Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery to provide comprehensive details of funding and timelines for the Commonwealth Games infrastructure promised for Bendigo.” “One…
Nationals MP Gaelle Broad has raised the cost of Bendigo’s GovHub in Parliament – asking for a detailed breakdown of what is being spent on the project. The GovHub is being constructed in Lyttleton Terrace and expected to house a range of local and state government entities and up to 1000 staff. Ms Broad said,…
Nationals MP Gaelle Broad met with the Shadow Treasurer Brad Rowswell and Nationals leader Peter Walsh to discuss the State Budget in Bendigo this morning. Mr Rowswell confirmed that this week’s Budget inflicts more pain on Victorian workers, families and businesses when they can least afford it. “It’s concerning the state debt will continue to…
This week’s State Budget inflicts more pain on Victorian workers, families and businesses when they can least afford it, the Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Region Gaelle Broad said today. “In recent weeks I have spoken to many people who are having trouble k eeping up with rising costs,” Ms Broad said. “There have been…
Regional communities right across northern Victoria are hurting as a direct result of bank closures, the Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has told Parliament. Ms Broad called on the Regional Development Minister to support regional towns to ensure vital local banking services remain. “This month the ANZ branch closes in Myrtleford. The Cobram…
The Nationals have successfully gained a full inquiry into Victoria’s education system. Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Region, Gaelle Broad, strongly supported the motion for the inquiry in Parliament yesterday. The motion by Nationals MP Melina Bath asked Parliament’s Legal and Social Issues Committee to look at a range of key issues. The inquiry will…