Webster Declared Member By AEC

The Australian Electoral Commission has officially declared the seat of Mallee to Nationals incumbent Dr Anne Webster. Dr Webster on Tuesday thanked the electorate of Mallee for putting their faith in her to represent them for the next three years. “It is truly humbling to have the privilege to represent Mallee for another three years.…

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Shadow Ministry Appointment

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…

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Media Conference in Mildura

  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…

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Delivering Healthy Rivers – Healthy Communities for Mallee

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…

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$3.6 million for Deledio Reserve dream to become a reality

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…

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More Support For New and Aspiring Parents in Mallee

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,…

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Media Statement – COVID

I have tested positive to COVID-19, and will spend the next week recovering in isolation, following the health guidelines in accordance with the Victorian State Government. Undoubtedly this is poor timing, but I have a strong team behind me who will be actively campaigning throughout my time in isolation. During this time I will continue…

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Western Victoria gets telecommunications boost

Residents across western Victoria will soon be better connected following successful applications for funding mobile and broadband upgrades under Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program. Minister for Regional Communications, Bridget McKenzie, said the projects form part of the Coalition Government’s continuing roll-out of the $257 million Regional Connectivity Program (RCP). The $6.1 million in…

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New biomedical science and nursing medical labs in Mildura

A re-elected Coalition Government will invest $3.3 million to build new bio medical science and nursing labs at La Trobe University’s Mildura campus. Minister for Regional Education, Bridget McKenzie said along with investment by La Trobe University, the $5.8 million project will deliver dedicated education and training facilities to attract new students to the region…

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Supporting Local News and Local Jobs in Mallee

A re-elected Morrison Government will provide targeted support for regional newspapers to assist them in the face of dramatically rising costs driven by global pressures and supply chain problems that are affecting print production. From 1 July, eligible regional newspaper publishers will be able to apply for funding to support their sustainability in the face…

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Davis Park funded under a re-elected Coalition Government

The Nhill community is set to benefit with $1.64 million committed from the Coalition Government to get upgrades underway at the Davis Park precinct. This commitment will take the Coalition Government’s total contribution to $2.5 million for stage one of the project. Nationals Member for Mallee, Anne Webster announced the funding at Davis Park on…

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Labor Have Abandoned Aussie Farmers

The Labor Party have confirmed today that they will scrap the Agricultural Visa Australian farmers desperately need. Member for Mallee Anne Webster said the Labor party have demonstrated their blatant disregard for the regions and the agriculture sector in their decision to abandon the Ag Visa. “Led by the Australian Workers Union, the Labor Party…

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$13.5 million for the Murray River Adventure Trail

The Liberal and Nationals Government is committing $13.5 million towards the Murray River Adventure Trail to boost Mildura’s liveability and provide greater walking, running and cycling paths for residents and tourists. The completion of a continuous trail along the river from Red Cliffs to Yelta will provide all members of the community an option to…

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$845,000 to build childcare facilities in Wimmera region

The Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $845,000 towards building a long care daycare centre in Murtoa for the first time. The centre will provide 30 places for the combined communities of Minyip, Murtoa and Rupanyup to improve early education for children and have a positive economic impact on the region. With long wait times…

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