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Inquiry into COVID impact on tourism must visit EG
A State Government Inquiry examining the impact of Coronavirus on Victoria’s tourism and major events sector must conduct a hearing in East Gippsland. That is the call from Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, who…
Labor’s health cuts to leave more gaps in rural services
Grassroots programs that support healthier communities across the Gippsland East electorate are at risk of being axed under an Andrews Labor Government plan to cut funding to Primary Care Partnerships (PCPs).Funding for PCPs will end…
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East Gippsland overlooked for mental health initiative
East Gippsland has been overlooked by the Andrews State Government as a location for one of the six priority sites for the Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Services that are being rolled…
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Emergency Service groups receive funding
Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club and Johnsonville and Mossi-Tambo fire brigades have been successful in the latest round of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grant stream. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull,…
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ANZAC Day confusion continues for RSL Sub-Branches
Today's announcement of larger crowd limits at Melbourne's ANZAC Day march has failed to resolve confusion for smaller Sub-Branches that is forcing clubs to cancel or scale back commemorations.While clear directions have been provided for…
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Disability awards closing soon
The 2021 Victorian Disability Awards are currently open and East Gippslanders are being encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals and groups who have increased the rights and participation of people with a disability. Member for Gippsland…
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Landholders’ voices must be heard on riverside camping rules
Consultation has opened on sweeping changes introduced by the Andrews Labor Government that will allow people to camp on river frontages held under a grazing licence. The Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, said…
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Dan makes businesses ineligible for supports
The Andrews Labor Government’s latest round of business supports – released after the most recent lock down period – again have criteria so strict, they rule out the majority of East Gippsland companies. Gippsland East…
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No insurance coverage due to increased fire risk
The inability of some East Gippsland business and property owners to obtain fire coverage insurance has been raised in State Parliament this week. Gippsland East, Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said the owners of the Coonawarra…
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Field Days, Buchan Rodeo need approval to proceed
Representations have been made in State Parliament this week to ensure the East Gippsland Field Days and Buchan Rodeo can proceed this year. Both events, to be held in the coming weeks, are yet to…
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Conran ramp will be upgraded!
Having advocated for an upgrade to the Cape Conran boat ramp for several months, Gippsland East Nationals MP, was pleased to be advised today that concept work will soon be undertaken for an improved facility.…
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Victorian racing left behind again
With 8,000 people having attended a music festival on the Mornington Peninsula on the weekend, it is time Racing Minister Martin Pakula got crowds back to the races.To see the footage of thousands of revellers…
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Call for a rethink on ANZAC Day march
With news today the decision cancel March’s Moomba festival has been overturned after intervention from the State Government, the Victorian Liberal Nationals are calling for a re-think on the cancellation of the ANZAC Day march…
Tim with Deb and Ray Bowen from the Bemm River Hotel *Photo taken pre-COVID-19 restrictions*
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Don’t punish country communities
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said country communities and businesses need significant concessions if the state lockdown is extended past Wednesday. “It is simply not fair that communities over 300-500 kilometres away from Melbourne,…
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Less than 50% of planned burns achieved and still no plan
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, has asked the Minister responsible for fuel reduction burns to outline how the government will address fuel loads, after the State Government conceded it had only reached 43% of…
Wetland image courtesy of Visit Victoria Content Hub
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Statement on 2021 duck season
I support the right to hunt and fish and the rights of the tens of thousands of legitimate law-abiding hunters, a high percentage who reside in East Gippsland, whose families have hunted for generations. That…
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Major projects funded but Bully wants more!
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said he was pleased some projects he had strongly advocated for bushfire fund support had been successful in the latest round of grants, but questioned why some of the…
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East Gippsland short changed on boat ramp maintenance
East Gippsland Shire Council is being short changed by the Andrews Labor Government on boat ramp maintenance. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, asked questions in Parliament that highlighted the unfairness where a council like…
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Human safety or wildlife habitat?
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, has expressed frustration in Parliament that community protection from fire is not a consideration in this government’s roadside clearing program. “Following the fires, there was some terrific roadside clearing…
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Dan’s COVID relief business grants not being distributed
Many East Gippsland small businesses still haven’t received desperately-needed COVID support grants because only a fraction of the funds committed over six months ago have been distributed by the Andrews Labor Government. Gippsland East Nationals…
