Federal member for Mallee, Anne Webster, says that the announcement by the Victorian Premier is a great win for regional Victorians who have been unjustly hurt by state-wide lockdowns. “The announcement from the Premier that the regional Victorian lockdown will be lifted from midnight rights a wrong for regional communities. “This lockdown was based on…
DetailsFederal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster, has called for Premier Andrews to provide evidence of the need to lockdown regional Victoria. “In what seems like a bad case of déjà vu, all of Victoria has once more been plunged into lockdown due to several cases in Melbourne. I’ve made my position clear – I don’t…
DetailsA new jointly funded package from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments will give small and medium businesses the extra support and confidence they need to recover from the most recent lockdown. New cash payments will underpin businesses most affected by the lockdown introduced to eradicate the Delta strain of Coronavirus that has re-emerged in Victoria.…
DetailsThe Member for Mallee, Anne Webster, said that the loss of Sky News on WIN was another blow to media diversity in Mallee. “In 2015, WIN axed its local news bulletins in Mildura and several other markets around Australia. This was a huge blow to the region, and the effects are still being felt.” Dr…
DetailsMember for Mallee, Anne Webster welcomed the first day of the independent Office of Inspector General of Water Compliance for the Murray–Darling Basin and the official appointment of the Hon Troy Grant to the statutory role. The Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt said Mr Grant is already deeply familiar with the issues and…
DetailsThe Morrison Government today recognises the extraordinary contribution of aged care employees across Australia. Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, Richard Colbeck, and member for Mallee, Anne Webster, said August 7 marked Aged Care Employee Day – an important opportunity to say thanks to more than 360,000 workers across the sector. “Our aged…
DetailsFederal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster has questioned the purpose of tightened border restrictions for Victorian – New South Wales border bubble residents. “Border residents have been collateral damage for State Premiers in their efforts to outdo each other in locking down their communities to control the virus.” “We now see the Victorian government applying…
DetailsSenior Australians across Mallee will benefit from the single largest investment in residential aged care infrastructure in Australia’s history. A total of $150 million in capital grants has been allocated following the conclusion of the competitive 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR). This substantial investment by the Australian Government has funded 72 infrastructure projects worth,…
Details• A $34.2 million (GST exclusive) competitive grants process for innovative projects to manage and prepare for the impacts of drought has opened today • The Drought Resilience Innovation Grants are a key element of the Future Drought Fund’s Research and Adoption program. Expressions of interest are invited for projects to manage and prepare…
DetailsThe new Victorian Business Support Package will deliver an additional $400 million in support to thousands of businesses, with funding to be split 50/50 between the Commonwealth and Victorian Government. The package includes a new $85 million Small Business COVID Hardship Fund and $156 million Business Continuity Fund, as well as delivering support for commercial…
DetailsResidents of the Mallee electorate received a major road safety boost today with the Australian Government announcing it will invest $1.8 million toward 2 projects under the 2021–22 Black Spot Program. Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster, said community input was critical to identifying key black spots in the electorate. “Road accidents create devastating emotional…
DetailsFederal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster today welcomed the allocation of an additional $2.6 million to support vital child care services in Mallee and help meet the needs of local families. Dr Webster said 14 services will receive funding through the Liberal National Government’s Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) which helps improve access to…
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