March 15, 2021
Let’s accelerate North East road upgrades
North East Victoria is ready to meet the post-COVID domestic tourism boom, but we need safe and reliable roads. Roads to Recovery, the Black Spot Program and the Bridges Safety Renewal program are important. But more is needed.
March 15, 2021
More harm than good in credit bill
I cannot in good conscience support any legislation that would leave vulnerable people in my community saddled with bad debt, nor one that directly contradicts the very first recommendation of the banking royal commission
March 15, 2021
This day, urgent reform demands action
The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 excludes statutory appointees like MPs and judges from being protected from, or liable for, sexual harassment. We need change to restore the respect and trust Australians have lost in this government and Parliament.
February 25, 2021
Regional communities have a right to invest in local renewables projects
Does the Prime Minister believe that regional Australians should have a legislated right to invest in renewable energy projects being built in their communities?
February 25, 2021
Alpine Saints bring together community
Myrtleford Football and Netball Club crowned Victorian Good Sports Club of the Year for inspiring positive change and building a healthy, family-friendly club.
February 24, 2021
Major parties must do better on industrial relations reform
The inability of the government and the opposition to negotiate reasonable, good-faith industrial relations reform is a wasted opportunity.
February 23, 2021
Rotary’s dedication instrumental to polio eradication
Countless Rotarians have devoted decades to polio eradication through fundraising and public health awareness campaigns. This experience can help us deliver effective community vaccine awareness campaigns to achieve the results we’ve had against polio with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
February 22, 2021
Local Power Agency sparks regional opportunities
Regional Australia should be home to the world’s best renewable energy industry. And we should harness the power of that industry to deliver a generation of prosperity for everyday regional Australians.
February 18, 2021
ARTC must listen to communities affected by rail upgrades
Indi communities rightly expect transparency and a genuine commitment to deliver good outcomes for our towns.
February 17, 2021
Regional communities must benefit from local investment
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation Amendment Bill makes long-overdue investments in the grid that will unlock investments in the regions and new jobs in Indi. But it needs to be amended.