Key reforms must be locked in before the next state election to ensure the democratic system is not unfairly manipulated for individual profit, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. “I have spoken to many people who are shocked that we currently have a system where an individual can do deals behind…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has backed a push for the Doreen RSL to find a suitable home. The sub-branch has been seeking a home for several years but is yet to secure a suitable site. Ms Broad raised the matter in Parliament, urging the Minister for Veterans to meet with the…
A Parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and services will hold hearings in Bendigo today. The committee will hear from councils from central and northern Victoria. The inquiry will hear from the City of Greater Bendigo; and the shires of Buloke, Campaspe, Strathbogie, Gannawarra, Mitchell, Macedon Ranges, Hepburn and Indigo as well as the Wallaloo…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has backed community calls for Sunday bus services between Strathfieldsaye and Bendigo. Ms Broad raised the issue in Parliament after meeting with Emily, a local resident who raised the need for improved public transport in the area. “I have urged the Minister for Public and Active Transport…
The State Government must commit to continuing the wild dog program in Victoria, as farmers continue to see distressing and costly attacks on their animals, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. Ms Broad told Parliament that some sheep graziers in her electorate have had up to 30 lambs mauled in a…
Athletes from across Northern Victoria who have competed in the Paris Olympics have been congratulated in State Parliament this week. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said it was truly inspiring to watch local sportsmen and women competing on the world stage. “Sports play a significant role not just in inspiring people to…
The Upper House has passed the Liberal and Nationals’ motion to establish an inquiry into the performance, workplace culture and procurement practices of Ambulance Victoria. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said: “I’m pleased that despite Labor’s objections, the Upper House of the Victorian Parliament supported this important inquiry.” “There have been major…
Overwhelming community demand has led to the extension of two petitions calling for the Allan Labor Government to stop the expansion of National Parks in Victoria. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Region Gaelle Broad said more than 29,000 Victorians had now signed two e-petitions on the issue. “The massive number of signatures reflects widespread…
National Stroke Week this week recognises the hundreds of northern Victorian stroke survivors who live with challenges every day of their lives. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has been a strong campaigner for the Bendigo Stroke Support Centre, which had its funding cut by the State Government in May last year. “I…
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.…