The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged the Premier to address a lack of transparency on Land Use Activity Agreements (LUAA) in Victoria, as vital projects are delayed. Ms Broad said much-needed housing and public projects were being held up by the agreements, in some cases by up to two to three…
After blocking attempts by the Victorian Nationals and Liberals to strengthen the state’s bail laws, Premier Jacinta Allan has performed a stunning backflip by admitting Labor’s weakened bail laws have compromised community safety. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said repeat offenders had been allowed to run rampant for far too long –…
One year on since the destructive tobacco shop fire in Bendigo’s Hargreaves Mall, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has called for an increased police presence in the city’s main central shopping area. Bendigo’s Free Choice tobacco store was destroyed after a car rammed into it around 4.30am on January 29 last year.…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has warned people to be extra vigilant this summer after Japanese encephalitis was found in the region’s mosquitoes. The virus was found in two mosquito traps in Moira Shire. This followed recent detections in NSW and a confirmed case of Japanese encephalitis in Victoria in December. Ms…
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.…