Webster welcomes ACCC Inquiry into the major retailers’ treatment of farmers
The Coalition Government has today announced an historic inquiry by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) into the domestic fresh food and dairy supply chain, from the farmgate right through to the supermarket. Anne Webster MP, Federal Member for Mallee said the government has ordered a three-month ACCC independent inquiry into the supply chain…
DetailsThe Government’s response to COVID
https://youtu.be/I62RCXTdWUk
Change needed at Borders now.
Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster, has welcomed National Cabinet moves towards an ‘Agriculture Workers Code’ to synchronise coronavirus-related state border closures, but warns the need for cross-border movement in border regions is immediate and that she might yet have to ask parliament to intervene. With Federal parliament due to sit this week, Dr Webster…
DetailsLetter to the Victorian Premier on Stage 3 Restrictions for regional Victoria
I write to respectfully request that you reconsider the blanket stage 3 lockdown of regional Victoria. I ask you to consider long term policy settings that rely on a targeted approach, rather than broad brush strokes that unnecessarily threaten regional communities. Hotspots must be isolated and strong restrictions placed on communities where outbreaks have occurred.…
DetailsTesting of Truck drivers and Border Community members causes confusion
Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster calls for common sense to prevail on State requirements for truck drivers and Cross Border Communities to have evidence of a COVID-19 test in the last 7 days before crossing the border. South Australia have imposed a ruling that Cross Border Communities and truck drivers will require a COVID-19…
DetailsNSW Border Restrictions and Seasonal Workers
Federal Member for Mallee, Anne Webster MP, welcomes the announcement by NSW that Seasonal workers within the border zone will be able to travel across the border for work. “These workers are essential to the horticulture industry on both sides of the river, required for picking citrus, propagating grape vines and planting trees,” Dr Webster…
Details
Register to be an organ and tissue donor and tell your family this DonateLife Week
Anne Webster, Federal Member for Mallee is encouraging Mallee residents to register to be an organ and tissue donor and tell their family and friends during DonateLife Week 2020. DonateLife Week, Australia’s national awareness week dedicated to promoting organ and tissue donation, will be held from Sunday 26 July to Sunday 2 August 2020.…
Details