Helen Haines, Independent Federal Member for Indi, celebrated the announcement of the third and final round of the Local Community Projects Grants program, which was jointly funded by the Victorian and Federal Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

I ultimately oppose this bill because it is unnecessary and unjustified.

I rise today to pay tribute to the life of Sir Andrew Sheppard Grimwade CBE late of Mansfield, who passed away aged 92 on 30 January.

Black Saturday is etched into our memories in Indi. It’s a day we will never forget.

Mansfield District Hospital has learnt that, when a local health service works hand-in-hand with the community in the design and implementation of change, their health promotion efforts are vastly more successful.

This is the first time parliament has had a code of conduct, which is extraordinary in itself.

A law that supports both parents to care for their young children at home with paid leave when they choose to is good public policy.

The ARTC announced on Wednesday it would move forward with Euroa’s preferred option of an underpass to replace the Anderson Street Bridge.

Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has continued her call for the Government to legislate an independent whistleblower protection commission.

Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has encouraged eligible community organisations and local governments to come forward with great ideas that would encourage and support participation in local projects and contribute to vibrant and viable communities.