Media Conference in Mildura

  Dr Anne Webster MP  I am very grateful to the people who have re elected me to this role. It’s been a really daunting three years. And really, I think everyone’s pleased to get through it. We’re now at a place, of course, where it’s rebuild time. And I think this is a time…

$3.6 million for Deledio Reserve dream to become a reality

The Dunolly community is set to benefit with $3.6 million committed to get the Deledio Park precinct upgrades underway under a re-elected Coalition Government. Nationals Member for Mallee, Anne Webster, announced the funding at Dunolly Recreation Reserve on Tuesday with members of the local sporting community and Central Goldfields Shire Council representatives. Dr Webster said…

More Support For New and Aspiring Parents in Mallee

A re-elected Coalition Government will invest $53 million to make it easier for more Australians in Mallee to become parents and to support the mental health of new parents. Member for Mallee, Anne Webster said this commitment from the Nationals would provide additional support and services for aspiring and new parents. From 1 November 2022,…

Media Statement – COVID

I have tested positive to COVID-19, and will spend the next week recovering in isolation, following the health guidelines in accordance with the Victorian State Government. Undoubtedly this is poor timing, but I have a strong team behind me who will be actively campaigning throughout my time in isolation. During this time I will continue…

Western Victoria gets telecommunications boost

Residents across western Victoria will soon be better connected following successful applications for funding mobile and broadband upgrades under Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program. Minister for Regional Communications, Bridget McKenzie, said the projects form part of the Coalition Government’s continuing roll-out of the $257 million Regional Connectivity Program (RCP). The $6.1 million in…

New biomedical science and nursing medical labs in Mildura

A re-elected Coalition Government will invest $3.3 million to build new bio medical science and nursing labs at La Trobe University’s Mildura campus. Minister for Regional Education, Bridget McKenzie said along with investment by La Trobe University, the $5.8 million project will deliver dedicated education and training facilities to attract new students to the region…

Supporting Local News and Local Jobs in Mallee

A re-elected Morrison Government will provide targeted support for regional newspapers to assist them in the face of dramatically rising costs driven by global pressures and supply chain problems that are affecting print production. From 1 July, eligible regional newspaper publishers will be able to apply for funding to support their sustainability in the face…

Which government does what?

As the Federal Member for Mallee, I am your representative in Canberra. Here is how each level of government works together. Federal Government   The Federal Government is responsible for broad areas of legislation that affect the entire country, including: Foreign affairs Immigration Customs Trade Defence Taxation Post and telecommunications National / interstate highways Centrelink…