Agriculture is the engine room of Mallee's economy. Food security is at risk under the Labor government and Anne continues to fight for protection of prime agricultural land. Our future depends on it.

Better digital infrastructure overcomes the tyranny of distance, creating stronger communities and opens up opportunities for regional people to participate in the national and global economy.

Quality aged care allows people to remain connected to their families and communities with dignity and independence.

Mallee councils keep regional communities running and struggle with low ratepayer bases but ever increasing expectations foisted upon them by the Victorian and Federal Government

A balanced approach means reliable power, lower costs and an energy transition that delivers local benefits for regional communities without turning Mallee into an industrial wasteland.

Regional roads connect people to jobs, healthcare, schools and markets. They are essential infrastructure and must be safe to drive on.

Water is the lifeblood of Mallee. The Nationals have invested for decades in life-bringing water pipelines to both grow and drought-proof our region. Water security supports our farms, local businesses and regional communities every day.

Families across Mallee are juggling rising household costs, housing affordability, inadequate childcare and inaccessible services. Communities struggle when unsupported mothers and fathers leave town.

Mallee is home to some of Australia's best cropping and grazing land, yet Labor treats farmers as obstacles to push out of the way for transmission, renewable energy and mining projects. Once prime food-producing soil is lost, it rarely recovers

Across Mallee, too many families wait weeks for a GP appointment, drive hundreds of kilometres at great cost to see a specialist or face uncertainty about local services. Your health should not depend on your postcode.

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...

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...

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...

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..

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...