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Priority of safeguarding food security

Australia’s red meat industry bodies recently abandoned their pledge to reach ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with Meat and Livestock Australia’s review finding they couldn’t meet the target set in 2017.

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VNI-West 2-year delay proves farmers deserve respect, Labor targets unachievable - Media Release

News that TCV were pushing back the VNI-West completion date 2 years showed landowners have always deserved greater respect, and that both the Albanese and Allan Labor Governments’ political energy targets are unachievable, Dr Webster said.

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Mallee families hit by Labor’s car & ute tax - Media Release

Dr Webster said the Coalition opposed Labor’s car and ute tax because Australians do not want the Government in Canberra dictating what vehicles they should buy.

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No Sunrise for regional communities in South Australia and NSW - Joint Media Release with Melissa McIntosh MP

“WIN and Seven should work together to form an agreement fast. The government needs to take a role in this and strongly urge both networks to find a viable and credible solution.”

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Mayors, councillors support concerns I raised as Shadow Minister for Local Government

While city councils had to hear some uncomfortable truths on how tough regional councils are doing it, a strong contingent of city mayors and councillors came to an event I held ...

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Interview with Chris Kenny, Sky News 'The Kenny Report' - Transcript - Thursday 19 June 2025

Topics: Victorian Energy Minister in Wycheproof – Farmer protest – Railroading of regional communities – Drought-like conditions in western Victoria – Fodder supply issues

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Interview with Jaynie Seal, Sky News - Transcript - Thursday 19 June 2025

Discussion on the Australia-USA relationship - Israel-Iran conflict - Aged Care, Home Care and Annecto ceasing services

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Networks should come back to the table to ensure continued broadcasting - Joint Media Release with Melissa McIntosh MP

“As the Member for Mallee my northwestern Victorian community has experienced the dismay at Ten channels being switched off in Sunraysia a year ago. Once signal is turned off, the fear is they won’t return.

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Energy Minister receiving prickly receptions.

VicGrid are talking about compelling energy project developers to deliver ‘the best community benefits’ and a ‘Renewable Energy Zone Community fund’. At last, talk of real ‘REZ’ benefits for locals but let’s ensure, if the projects happen...

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