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Don’t weaken wild dog controls
The Andrews Labor Government needs to guarantee it will continue to allow wild dog controllers to bait and trap on public land within three kilometres of private property. Control measures in these areas are currently…
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Email shows the government disarray over timber decision
The level of disarray the State Government is in over its decision to end the native timber industry is outlined in an email received by VicForests staff this week. “Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull,…
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Labor’s roadside fuel loads labelled “habitat”
Piles of debris pushed up against private property fence lines after roadside clearing has been labelled “habitat” by the State Labor Government, which refuses to remove the obvious fire risk. Having campaigned for the roadside…
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Labor killing school camps by stealth
Schools are struggling to pay for school camps, and camp operators are suffering due to lack of support from the State Government. Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said the outcome of the recent teachers’…
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Predictable duck report should be ignored
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, has called on the State Government to reject the findings of what he called a biased inquiry into duck hunting, which recommended an end to the practice. “What we…
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Roads collapse under budget cuts and regional Victorians pay
Revelations in the media that there will be virtually no Victorian road resurfacing program this financial year are an indictment on the Andrews Government’s continuing financial mismanagement.Victorians are well aware that our roads have deteriorated…
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Tenders for Thurra bridge finally released
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, is pleased that tenders to replace the Thurra River Bridge have finally been opened by the State Government, more than three and a half years after it was destroyed…
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Timber industry needs more detail and support
The announcement by the Andrews Labor Government today of additional supports for timber industry dependent workers has provided some progress for those affected, but is long overdue, lacks detail and does not provide the in-person…
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Bull encourages students to enter Spirit of Anzac Prize
Victorian secondary school students in years 9-12 are invited to prepare a submission for the 2023 Spirit of Anzac Prize competition, where 10 lucky students will be selected for a fully funded study tour to…
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Boardwalk by Christmas, cabins 17 months away
The Cape Conran boardwalk will be open by Christmas with work to recommence in the coming weeks, according to Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. However, the Cape Conran cabins will be considerably longer with…
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Give us a break
After three and a half years of inaction, the Andrews Labor Government has failed to provide a timeframe for when the Sydenham Inlet Road fire break will be completed.This is despite the project being listed…
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Firewood collection should be re-opened
A re-opening of the domestic firewood collection season has been requested by Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. He has written to the Minister outlining the present shortage of firewood supply, for many in our…
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The path to nowhere
The Marlo to Cape Conran shared path, to be delivered through the bushfire recovery funding announced in 2020, is not even at design stage, according to the Minister for Environment, Ingrid Stitt. Gippsland East Nationals…
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Clock is ticking on Power Saving Bonus
The fourth round of the $250 Power Saving Bonus is almost over, with applications closing on the 31st of August.Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouraging those who have not yet applied for…
Gas ban on new homes premature
Daniel Andrews’ decision to ban gas connections to new homes from next year is a decision not backed up by rational thinking, says Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. “When you look at some key…
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Mental health hubs can’t come soon enough
Free treatment, care and support for people who are experiencing mental health concerns will soon be available in Bairnsdale and Orbost, ensuring people seeking mental health services can access care closer to home and close…
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Education inquiry launch
Educational outcomes will be one of the major focus points of a parliamentary inquiry reviewing Victoria’s state education system. State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, commended his Nationals’ colleague and Member for Eastern Victoria…
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Games explanation required from Shing
Local Nationals MP, Tim Bull says the cancelling of the Commonwealth Games was disappointing for Gippslanders and was an opportunity missed to promote the region. Gippsland was hosting events including rugby sevens, T20 cricket, badminton…
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Nats MPs volunteer at Ronald McDonald House
Victorian Nationals MPs recently volunteered to cook dinner for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Melbourne’s North Fitzroy. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) in Victoria and Tasmania support more than 2000 families of…
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Local students walk in the footsteps of our soldiers
Abi Gladstone and Angus Davis trekked the gruelling Kokoda Trail and return as ambassadors. Orbost Secondary College students, Abi Gladstone and Angus Davis, recipients of Arthur Grassby Scholarships, recently returned from their eight-day, 124-kilometre journey…
