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The Premier has announced that farmers in drought-declared areas will be exempt from the Fire Services Levy. While this sounds promising, the details remain unclear. Who exactly qualifies as drought-declared? Which farmers will be exempt, and for how long? Farmers are already under immense stress from ongoing drought conditions and financial pressure. Without clear answers,…
The Federal Government and the State Labor Government need to get their feet on the ground here in Western Victoria to hear firsthand about the devastating impact the drought is having on our farmers and what needs to be done to provide them with the help and support they so urgently need. We need action,…
Axe the tax!
I’m incredibly humbled to be re-elected as Member for Wannon. Thank you for your continued trust in me. Let’s keep building a better Wannon together!
Under Labor, living costs have soared. The Liberal Party has a plan to get Australia back on track—starting with immediate relief: halving the fuel tax to save you 25c per litre and giving $1,200 back to Aussies earning up to $144,000 when they lodge their tax return for the upcoming 2025-26 financial year. We’ll invest…
I was joined by Sussan Ley MP to inspect the dangers on the Western Highway between Ararat and Buangor today. The State and Federal Labor governments need to act – progress is stalled, and the people of Wannon deserve better.
The Hon Tony Pasin, the Coalition’s new Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, came to Wannon this week. We are not even two months into 2025 and already five people have lost their lives on roads in the south west. This is a full-blown crisis that must be addressed. Earlier this month, I seconded a…
I was thrilled at the recent announcement that a new Regional University Study Hub will be established at South West TAFE Hamilton. It will be operational later this year, providing our local students the support they need to succeed in their tertiary studies. Regional University Study Hubs provide support to students attending university remotely, through…
It was great to have Angie Bell, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education, visit Wannon again. Access to childcare is a pressing issue right across Wannon with some people on very long waiting lists while others are unable to access a place at all. Angie and I went to Deakin University in Warrnambool to discuss…
The Fonterra plant in Cobden has just secured a 10-year agreement to supply an incredible 100 million litres of milk and cream—a huge win for our local dairy farmers, the dairy processing industry, and jobs across Western Victoria. A massive congratulations to everyone at the Cobden plant for their hard work and dedication. This agreement…
