I held my final listening post for the year in Ararat recently. It was the 101st one I did in Wannon this year. Thanks to everyone who came along during the year to share their issues and concerns. Your key concerns are shared throughout the electorate, with the cost of living and the lack of…
The Albanese Labor Government has attempted to hide more immigration bad news from the Australian people by dumping it out on the Friday afternoon before Christmas. The 2024 Population Statement published today confirms that 109,500 migrants in two years have extended their stay in Australia when they were expected to leave under Labor. Labor has…
Labor has once again been forced to raise their migration target because of their Big Australia policy. In today’s MYEFO, Labor has raised their Net Overseas Migration (NOM) forecast by 80,000 migrants, to 340,000 up from 260,000. The increased immigration forecast is now at odds with the Prime Minister’s own commitment that his Labor Government…
I was pleased to join Chris Kiroff, the CEO of WPRS, in celebrating our advocacy efforts that resulted in the reinstatement of funding for a local dermatology service that had been cut. This not only saved vital local jobs but also preserved an important service for the community.
I’ve just done my 100th listening post for the year, in Dunkeld. Thanks to everyone who came along to share their all-important feedback. This is what makes my listening posts such a success.
Almost one million migrants have arrived in just two years under the Albanese Labor Government as Australians struggle through a housing crisis. 445,600 additional migrants arrived in Australia in Financial Year 2023-24, according to the Net Overseas Migration (NOM) data published today by the ABS. Labor has again overshot its migration target, this time by…
Dan Tehan MP, Member for Wannon, is encouraging local community organisations across Wannon to apply for funding through the 2024-25 Volunteer Grants. “These grants can assist with the purchase of essential items that make volunteering in Wannon easier, safer, and more enjoyable, including equipment, training, transport, and initiatives to promote volunteering, increase awareness and inspire…
November 2024 Edition – Staying informed and up to date with news in Wannon
The nation’s road toll continues to rise with the latest monthly statistical report of the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics showing that 112 road deaths occurred during the month of October 2024. Australia’s road toll continues to track in the wrong direction, with the annual fatality rate per 100,000 head of population now…
The Eurambeen-Streatham Road Glenelg Highway intersection is a notoriously dangerous intersection in my electorate where accidents occur on a regular basis. There have sadly been four fatalities there in the last five years as well as dozens of accidents that have resulted in serious injuries. When the Coalition was in government, we allocated $2.5 million…
