One of my immediate concerns of the incoming Labor Government is their history of disconnect on regional issues and with regional people. The Labor Government’s contempt for regional businesses and people is on full display with their management of the Department of Home Affairs. As the Australian Financial Review reported this week, the government has…
Complaints about the conduct of energy companies almost doubled to 761 in May as the energy crisis wracked the eastern seaboard amid fears there would be a “rolling tsunami of business closures” in regional Australia. The Australian can reveal complaints to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission and Australian Energy Regulator, a subsidiary of the consumer…
AUSTRALIANS should be talking about nuclear energy, says federal MP Anne Webster, who will push for a national forum on the topic. The Member for Mallee says she will also look at bringing nuclear experts to the region to discuss the controversial energy source with local people, and she says that no electorate, including her…
Federal Member for Mallee and Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Development Dr Anne Webster has been contacted by several businesses to express their alarm at the dramatic increase in wholesale gas prices over recent weeks and the implications for their future financial viability. Dr Webster said one business was facing a 400% increase in the…
If we are serious about a greener future, we need to talk about nuclear energy. The occasional public debate about nuclear energy has historically been hijacked by fear and falsehoods. Historical disasters and the Simpsons have educated us. Nuclear is currently used to produce energy in 31 countries around the world. But, Australia is not…
Dr Anne Webster, Federal Member for Mallee has accepted a role in the Coalition Shadow Ministry. Dr Webster announced, “Today the Nationals Leader David Littleproud called me to offer me the role of Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Development. I have humbly accepted this role in the Shadow Ministry, and I look forward to contributing…
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…
OzFish will receive grant funding under the new Healthy Rivers – Healthy Communities program to improve the health of local waterways and build stronger regional communities. Minister for Resources and Water, Keith Pitt and Nationals Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster today announced the project in Mallee would receive funding of $643,000 under the new…
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…
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,…