POLICY BACKGROUND Country racing has an important and vibrant history in the Latrobe Valley, where the industry creates jobs and valuable training for both animals and professionals in the sport. The Latrobe Valley Racing Club operate horse-racing events at the local Traralgon Racecourse – where currently there are two meetings annually. This volunteer club enjoys…
“Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas says the rising cost of major projects is keeping him awake at night” Herald Sun article MY POLICY INITIATIVE This Latrobe Quarry Licence Policy Initiative seeks commitment to improve the current State Government process surrounding licensing applications and approvals, to ensure our local quarry industry is secure for the long-term, and…
MY POLICY INITIATIVE This policy commits to commencing the necessary planning, design and costings that is required for a dedicated Gippsland V/Line track into Melbourne. If it is good enough for Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo to have dedicated lines into Melbourne then it is time to plan for a dedicated line for Gippsland commuters. If…
POLICY OVERVIEW “As a local resident who uses this road multiple times per day, I find it hard to believe that a road that is so frequently used by so many, can be always in such an appalling condition. This road is has loose shoulders, making it dangerous when sharing road with another vehicle, it…
POLICY INITIATIVE BACKGROUND The aim of this policy is to better design the way Victorian Seniors access discounts on public transport. Currently, there are discriminatory pricing rates and zone structure that favour city commuters and disadvantage regional commuters – particularly in the Latrobe Valley. Victorian Seniors myki card holders are eligible for free travel on…
MY POLICY INITIATIVE Lifeline Gippsland is an important part of Lifeline Australia’s 24-hour Telephone Crisis Support network. This vital service enables the Australian community to connect to professionally trained Crisis Support Workers – often in dire times and in need of significant support. The Lifeline Telephone Crisis Support service is staffed entirely by volunteers, who…
MY POLICY INITIATIVE Feedback from our community and leaders in the local health sector is that Central Gippsland has an issue of drug and alcohol dependence, and these issues are causing major concerns. Community representatives have been calling for greater residential rehabilitation support for those contending with drug and alcohol, and related mental health issues:…
POLICY INITIATIVE In the wake of community consternation following the closure of prominent businesses such as Hazelwood Power Station, Carter Holt Harvey, and Target – I am delivering a new policy initiative that demands stronger support to retain and grow jobs, and support economic development in the Latrobe region. The State Government scrambled to provide…
MY POLICY INITIATIVE Feedback received from our community indicates that crime and anti-social behaviour pose significant problems on transport and public transport options within the Latrobe Valley. Passengers, local businesses, drivers and staff on our trains, buses and taxis are concerned about their safety when travelling or waiting at local train stations, taxi ranks or…