Politics

Bundoora MLA Colin Brooks had thoughts for two special groups in last Thursday’s sitting of State Parliament. “I would to like to make a few comments around the tragic explosion in the port of Beirut on August 4 that killed more than 200 people and injured many more,” Mr Brooks said. “On behalf of the

Victorian MLC Rod Barton says that sole trader businesses have fallen through the cracks in this pandemic, and need more help. “Mostly, the distinct lack of business support appears to be because these businesses do not always employ staff in the traditional sense ,” Mr Barton said. “Except for this fact, many run profitable, legitimate

Plans to increase the wait time to up to six months for unemployment benefits is another cruel blow to those who have become jobless during the pandemic, says McEwen MHR Rob Mitchell. Mr Mitchell said the Morrison Federal Government confirmed it would press ahead with legislation to make Australians applying for the unemployment payments wait

Union politics is jeopardising food security at a time of crisis, says Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish. Ms McLeish is standing with her colleagues to defend the agriculture industry against a union call to end the Working Holiday Maker Visa. If the union is successful, backpackers will be unable to work, leaving farmers without their major

North Central Review Pty Ltd will receive up to $119,410 under a Liberal Federal Government grant . This grant was announced this morning by the Australian Media and Communications Authority. The North Central Review, owned by the Mott family of Whittlesea and Wallan, will receive the money to engage a digital marketing officer and to

Bushfire affected regions of Victoria will share in more than $294,000 additional funding from the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government to increase access to financial counselling services. Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie said $10,000 would be provided to Mansfield Shire. Anne Ruston, Minister for Families and Social Services, said it was vital families and businesses continued

Cindy McLeish, Eildon MLA, along with her Liberal National colleagues, have committed to restoring the Country Fir Authority following what they call “the union led takeover legislated by Labor Premier, Daniel Andrews”. “A Michael O’Brien-led Liberal Nationals government will guarantee to restore the Country Fire Authority as an independent fire authority – one that respects

“In light of the destruction caused by the effective shutdown of the economy responding to the current pandemic, it’s illogical and irresponsible to continue with killing off the native timber industry,” said Jeff Bourman, MLC for the Eastern Region (Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party). “We need all the jobs we can get and given timber

Indi MHR Dr Helen Haines last week gave a speech in Federal Parliament about the Job Keeper plan introduced as part of the measures surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic. “I rise to support the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Bill 2020,” Dr Haines said. “I’ve always seen my role as an Independent as one

The State Government has prohibited travel for recreation reasons, and even solo fishing, maybe for months. However, Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish, has today (Fri.) issued a statement promoting tourism to the Lake. “State Liberal Member for Eildon Cindy McLeish wants the Minister for Water to finally commit to securing the future of the recreational and