The Allan Labor Government is forging ahead with mergers of regional health services, despite claiming there would be no forced amalgamations. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said a report today revealed regional health will be consolidated into five “local health service networks” – Barwon South West, Grampians, Loddon Mallee, Hume and Gippsland.…
Homelessness Week this week has sparked calls for action to help the many thousands of Victorians without a home. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Region Gaelle Broad has repeatedly raised the issue in Parliament. Ms Broad joined community groups and specialist Homelessness Services at Parliament House to highlight the issue, with close to 60,000…
The ongoing health crisis has reached new levels after a young woman suffering an anaphylactic reaction was sent a fire truck instead of an ambulance in Bendigo recently. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad praised firefighters for attending, but said the young woman was surprised and confused to see the fire crew. According…
Victoria’s probationary driving age must be reduced to 17 to bring it into line with other states and reduce disadvantage for young people in rural areas. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad this week urged the government to lower the age to 17, saying Victoria is the only state or territory in Australia…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has backed calls for an inquiry into alleged CFMEU corruption despite the idea being voted down by Labor, the Greens and the Legalise Cannabis Party in the Upper House this week. Ms Broad was disturbed to hear reports of CFMEU issues in Bendigo dating back years and…
A damning report from the major flood inquiry has exposed a series of gross failures by the Labor Government, the Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad was a member of the committee that conducted the inquiry and heard first-hand the many distressing stories of people affected by the 2022 floods.…
A petition calling for support to restore the JB Osborne Theatre in Kangaroo Flat has been tabled in Parliament. The petition was initiated by the Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise (KFCE), and The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad sponsored the petition in Parliament. “The petition has gathered more than 1000 signatures, reflecting strong support…
A health forum held in Bendigo today has revealed some of the disturbing personal stories behind the unfolding health crisis in the region. The forum was hosted by the Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad and Deputy Leader of the Nationals and Shadow Minister for Mental Health Emma Kealy. Ms Broad said she was…
Dear Editor I write to congratulate the team and huge number of volunteers that contributed to the success of the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo last weekend. The show was a credit to CEO Margot Falconer and her team, and President of the Australian Sheep Breeders Association Peter English and the committee. It…
Dear Editor The Allan Labor Government has enabled corruption and union misconduct to run rampant on ‘Big Build’ construction sites funded by Victorian taxpayers. The CFMEU is one of the largest donors to the Victorian Labor Party, and directly influences Labor party policy, pre-selections and internal party appointments. As Minister, Jacinta Allan turned a blind…