Mallee’s vaccination rates have once again shown outstanding results in the data released this Tuesday. Across Mallee, the first dose uptake is sitting at 93.3%, while the second dose rate is sitting at 62.7% Member for Mallee, Anne Webster said this week’s vaccination rates have shown the biggest increase in vaccine uptake in the…
DetailsThe Liberal and Nationals Government is helping to ensure field days in Mallee can see off COVID-19 and continue contributing to local communities in the post pandemic era. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said another $25 million is being provided under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days and Supporting Showmen and…
DetailsMember for Mallee, Anne Webster, spoke with Rafael Epstein on ABC 774 yesterday about the current Mildura COVID Outbreak: “Well, the lockdown is working as well as every other lockdown that we’ve had. We’re all quite used to them as you know. And people are, generally speaking complying. I think it’s a bit more…
DetailsOn Friday, Mildura entered another snap lockdown, after more cases of COVID-19 were recorded. Today, another 18 cases were recorded in Mildura, bringing the total number of active cases to 55. Case numbers across Mildura have escalated in the space of a week, with no tier 1 exposure sites published by the Victorian Department of…
DetailsThe Liberal and Nationals Government is investing in the future of Mallee with $6.9 million in funding for 8 projects under Round 5 of our highly successful Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). Projects to receive funding in Round 5 are: Building Better Care for Mallee Communities, Mallee Family Care Ltd $4,900,000 ‘Mallee – Back on…
DetailsThis week’s vaccination figures, again show outstanding and encouraging results for Mallee. Mallee has reached 88.3% first dose and 56.7% fully vaccinated adults. Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster, on Tuesday said that these results were a continuation of the extraordinary efforts of residents who are contributing proactively to the easing of Victoria’s lockdown. “The…
DetailsOn Friday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced that all authorised workers throughout Victoria must be vaccinated or they will lose their job. Workers have been given two weeks to receive their first dose, and until November 26 to be fully vaccinated.The extensive list of occupations requiring compulsory vaccination has been issued under a Public Health Order.…
DetailsFarmers and primary producers in Mallee are a step closer to benefiting from the Liberal and National Government’s new Australian Agriculture Worker Visa. The Government amended the Migration Regulations on 30 September 2021 to create the Australian Agriculture Worker Visa (Ag Visa) and continue along the pathway of providing an agriculture visa that will help…
DetailsThe Liberal National Government has delivered a vital agriculture visa to help secure the future of rural and regional Australia. The Agricultural Worker Visa will provide a long term, reliable workforce for our critical industries while solving one of the great challenges facing regional Australia in recent history. Anne Webster, Member for Mallee said she…
DetailsJOINT MEDIA RELEASE: SUPPORTING MILDURA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021 The Morrison and Andrews Governments will each provide $2.6 million to support Mildura children and families to connect with local services and improve their health and wellbeing outcomes. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston said Hands Up Mallee would receive the…
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DetailsNew road safety upgrades and improvements will be delivered in Mallee thanks to funding from the Australian Government. Federal Member for Mallee Anne Webster said the funding will deliver crucial road safety improvements while also supporting shovel-ready construction activity. “This vital funding provides a critical boost to local jobs and the economy in an uncertain…
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