Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster has welcomed the response of insurance companies to her request to provide relief for home loan applicants in Sunraysia postcodes. Due to the current Murray River flooding all insurance companies had placed an embargo on Sunraysia area post codes which prevented people from either purchasing new or changing existing…
DetailsGiving older Australians and Veterans more incentive to re-enter the workforce is a no-brainer to help address labour shortages, Federal Nationals Member for Mallee Anne Webster says. In June, the Coalition announced its policy to double the Age and Veteran Service Pension Work Bonus Scheme from $300 to $600 dollars per fortnight – or to…
DetailsLabor’s Fair Work Legislation threatens small to medium sized businesses across the electorate, Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster says. Dr Webster said the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 imposes the most radical changes on workers in decades and further empowers unions into workplaces they previously had no control over.…
DetailsScrapping funding for the Agriculture Shows Development Grants Program is further evidence of Labor ripping money out of the regions, Member for Mallee Anne Webster says. In Estimates week Agriculture Minister Murray Watt said $14 million in funding for Ag shows was being “reprioritised”. Dr Webster said this sadly proved Labor’s disregard for regional Australia.…
DetailsFederal Member for Mallee Anne Webster has welcomed news that farmers will be able to hire workers from Vietnam. A Senate Estimates hearing this week confirmed Labor will honour the Agriculture Visa agreement with Vietnam, following a Memorandum of Understanding established before the Federal Election. The Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee heard…
DetailsThe magnificence of Mallee was on display this week at Parliament House. Hundreds of Parliamentarians and staff were treated to the delights of Mallee’s local produce on Wednesday night as part of the Magnificent Mallee Showcase, hosted by Member for Mallee Anne Webster. “It was a fantastic evening where Members and Senators from across Australia…
DetailsMallee producers will have their chance to showcase their wares to Canberra for the first ever Magnificent Mallee Showcase on Wednesday the 9th of November. Federal Nationals Member for Mallee Anne Webster said the showcase at Parliament House was the perfect opportunity to highlight what Mallee has to offer. “I’ve already been bragging about how…
DetailsVital regional Australian infrastructure is being ignored by Labor in its quest to win city votes, Federal Nationals Member for Mallee Anne Webster says. The Albanese Government announced it would scrap the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) Round 6 and Community Development Grants (CDG) in this week’s Federal Budget, with Shadow Minister for Regional…
DetailsPutting water buybacks back on the table during the current flood crisis is a highly cynical move by the Albanese Government, Nationals Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster says. Federal Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek has pushed buybacks again to recover water under the Murray Darling Basin Plan but hidden the detail behind a…
DetailsOn her 21st birthday, Queen Elizabeth II stated “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service”. We reflect and honour Her Majesty’s unflagging and extraordinary service over the last seven decades. We can all learn from Her Majesty’s faith, devotion, and commitment…
DetailsFederal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster is encouraging eligible community based organisations in Mallee to apply for a new grant opportunity currently open. ‘The Community Impact Program’, available through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund will be delivered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) on…
DetailsPATIENT medical records from Mildura Tristar clinic will be held by the Family Doctor group and are available for patient access at their new GPs, says the administrator of Tristar Medical Group. Matthew Caddy, a partner at McGrathNichol who has overseen the administration of Tristar’s parent company, Khaled El-Sheikh Pty Ltd, said while the Mildura…
DetailsFederal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster spent a day in the Yarriambiack Shire last week, meeting with Council representatives and locals and taking the opportunity to visit a number of key projects including the Hopetoun and Woomelang Bowling Clubs, Anzac Park in Warracknabeal and the Murtoa Recreation Reserve. “I always enjoy meeting with local residents, visiting…
DetailsThe upgrades to the Sunraysia Highway are set to start this August for two intersections between Birchip and Woomelang. Federal Member for Mallee and Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Anne Webster said she was looking forward to seeing the works take place after securing the funding in the 2022-23 budget. “When we announced this…
DetailsThe Mobile Service Centre Golden Wattle is again travelling through the Loddon Mallee region to provide support to rural and regional communities nearby. Mobile Service Centre staff help customers with essential government services including Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services. Golden Wattle is one of three trucks in the Mobile Service Centre fleet operated by…
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