ISSUES

IN THE MALLEE

The Plan to Deliver Affordable, Reliable Energy

Manufacturers need 24/7 reliable power, so they can make things in Australia, and support Aussie jobs. The Coalition’s responsible energy plan features renewables and gas, but also includes nuclear energy by 2050...

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Aged Care Summit

Regional aged care services face significant workforce shortages, leading to lower care standards compared to metropolitan areas. In July 2023, Dr Webster hosted the Mildura Regional Aged Care Summit, bringing together front-line workers...

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Regional Health Summit

As your Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Health and a proud member of the Nationals, I am dedicated to improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural and regional Australia...

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Roads in Mallee

Labor's neglect of regional roads by both state and federal governments is unacceptable. Last year, there were 1,158 property damage claims made to the Department of Transport. Currently, 480 roads Victorian roads have reduced speed limits due..

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Childcare Deserts

The Victorian Government's reduction in funded vocational training placements has severely impacted the childcare workforce. ‍ The sector is in crisis, with over 1,400 roles vacant across Victoria, leading to closures and reduced hours.

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Water Buybacks

Water is the foundation of our horticulture industry, yet the current Labor government's mismanagement of water resources has worsened water scarcity, creating significant hardships for our farmers.

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Sustainable Workforce for Australian Agriculture

The severe mishandling of immigration policies by the Albanese Government has resulted in record migration of 528,000 arrivals, contributing to housing shortages, skyrocketing rents, and a cost-of-living crisis.

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Energy Projects

Mallee’s farms, environment, amenity and safety are threatened by the VNI-West transmission project and proposed wind turbine installations. Despite earlier indications of Labor’s six proposed Renewable Energy Zones across Victoria...

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Mining Projects

Communities across Mallee have raised serious concerns with me about multiple proposed mining sites. Our farmers are worried about their ability to grow food and fibre. Labor must resolve the critical issues of food security and the local...

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