“This is typical of Labor’s dismissive, scorched-earth approach to regional Australia. Zero engagement, zero interest, just send a public servant to respond," Dr Webster said.
Australians have watched on with envy as similar nations such as Canada, the USA, Europe and New Zealand cut rates by 1 to 2 per cent, and all we have until the RBA’s next meeting in April is ¼ of a per cent.
"The Coalition demonstrated late last year that our energy transition will cost 44 per cent less than Labor’s plans which include 900 kilometres of the NSW-SA interconnector transmission lines which will now cost $1.5 billion more
"The Allan Government sadly has form here ... You can not help but get the impression they do not give a flying razoo about regional Victoria.”
“Labor’s fresh food tax would have hurt families at the checkout, as well as 84 agricultural commodities that were facing $50 million in annual taxes under Labor ..."
The appearance of antisemitic graffiti in Red Cliffs’ Barclay Square in Mallee’s north has again highlighted the need for strong national leadership, Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said.
"Halls Gap alone has lost an estimated $21 million in tourism revenue, with the region conservatively estimated to suffer a further $19 million hit in flow-on costs," Dr Webster said.
The ANAO has confirmed that it will consider investigating the Albanese Government’s Housing Support Program as part of its 2025-2026 audit program.
The Albanese Labor Government’s reckless rollout of renewables in regional Australia – out of sight, out of mind of the Labor / Green / Teal voting seats in the cities – is putting grid reliability at risk...