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Better understanding needed following Budget
Last sitting week I delivered my speech in response to the State Budget. It was directed at informing a number of metropolitan MP’s on the importance of rural Victoria to the state and supporting our…
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New public holiday to hit our business sector
I enjoy football season despite being deprived of success for some time as a Richmond supporter. However, the current State Government’s decision to declare the Friday before the grand final a public holiday for the…
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Bully suggests an East Gippsland Pattie's pie night
The last thing my waistline needs is to sink a pie (or two), but this weekend my family will be having a pie night – a Pattie’s Pie night – and I urge you all…
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We need strong financial management and our fair share of funds
There is an old saying that politics is like trying to solve a $100 problem with $50. There will always be demands for funding from all sectors, whether it be health, education, disability, roads, public…
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New government must consider our needs
I wish to use this first column of the new electoral term to provide some comments around the recent State election. Firstly, I thank the people of Gippsland East for their support in having confidence…
