The State Government must act urgently to reduce the devastation caused by drugs in regional communities The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has told Parliament. Ms Broad said widespread drug use was contributing to rising crime, road trauma and family violence as well as increasing pressure on hospitals and ambulance services. She said…
New figures just released show crime is still a major issue for residents of Bendigo and Northern Victoria. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad raised the issue in Parliament this week. Ms Broad said Labor had completely failed to address crime in the community. Victorians are less safe than ever before as Crime…
The deadline for submissions to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the 2026 summer bushfires has been extended to April 19, 2026. The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said it was important locals used this opportunity to share their first-hand experiences of the fires. “As a member of the Environment and Planning Committee undertaking this…
The State Government must act now to ensure residents of northern Victoria have access to desperately needed fuel, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has told Parliament. Ms Broad said regional Victorians were paying more for fuel than people in the city, and in many areas public transport was simply not an option.…
Today would have marked the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria – a moment that should have showcased our State to the world and delivered lasting benefits for regional communities including Bendigo. Instead, Victorians are left with a $600 million bill and a broken promise after the Labor Government abandoned the Games,…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has renewed calls for the State Government to reduce the probationary driving age to 17, in line with every other state and territory in Australia. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Broad said the current minimum age of 18 was out of step with the rest of the country…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has urged the Minister for Water to look into the causes of serious flooding which have seriously impacted Junortoun residents. Ms Broad told Parliament she recently visited local residents who were badly affected by floodwaters in recent years following increased property development in the area. “Among these…
A new parliamentary report has confirmed what many regional Victorians have long believed – the Allan Labor Government is failing to properly consult the community on major decisions, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said today. The Environment and Planning Committee has tabled its report following an inquiry into community consultation practices across…
A series of frightening incidents in Kyneton and Gisborne has highlighted the need for proper resources and support for Victoria Police, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has told Parliament. Ms Broad recently visited businesses in Kyneton and spoke with local residents who were deeply concerned about increased crime and reduced hours at…
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has again pressured the Minister for Energy and Resources over the removal of compressed natural gas (CNG) services from 10 regional Victorian communities, warning residents are being left out of pocket and running out of time. Ms Broad told Parliament the Labor Government was made aware of…