The Nationals Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, has slammed the Andrews Labor Government for making a false and sweeping claim that unemployment in regional Victoria has hit a record low. Small Area Labour Market data for the March 2023 quarter shows the unemployment rate in Morwell sits at a staggering 11.5 per cent – the…
Life under Labor is getting increasingly tougher for Victorian families and businesses as WorkCover premiums continue to soar. The significant spikes in WorkCover charges come at a time when Victorian businesses can least afford them, with the price of goods and services increasing, rents and mortgages soaring and workforce shortages biting. The Nationals Member for…
Premier Daniel Andrews and Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan must face the music after it was revealed Labor’s Commonwealth Games cancellation will cost Victorians at least $380m. The Nationals Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, said Labor was continuing to cover up the true extent of its financial mismanagement by including a gag clause in the settlement…
State Nationals MP’s Martin Cameron and Melina Bath have had the honour of being painted as frogs by Statewide Autistic Services (SASI) Newborough. Attending the Newborough facility recently, Martin and Melina were pleased to be presented with their frog artwork by SASI staff and clients. Frogs are an important symbol to SASI’s clients as they…
The Latrobe Valley and Gippsland Transition plan released by the Latrobe Valley Authority (LVA) is an expensive Labor Government propaganda piece lacking accountability. The Nationals have slammed the LVA and Andrews Government over its transition plan for failing to commit to one tangible or measurable action for the Latrobe Valley. Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron…
The Andrews Labor Government must heed calls to reinstate funding for Latrobe Youth Space, according to The Nationals Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron. In June, Mr Cameron called on the Treasurer to reverse the decision to scrap funding for the Youth Space under the 2023-24 Budget, citing concerns about the impact its closure would have…
The Nationals Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, has slammed the Andrews Labor Government for its “shameful arrogance and inaction” on the housing crisis sweeping the Latrobe Valley. Speaking to a notice of motion moved by the Minister for Housing in Parliament today, Mr Cameron question Labor’s claims it was delivering 12,000 new social and affordable…
A Victoria Police community sentiment survey has confirmed the urgent need for more Protective Services Officers across the Latrobe Valley. The survey, which provided residents the opportunity to share their safety concerns, revealed a staggering 77% of survey respondents felt unsafe at train stations at night, and 75% felt unsafe on trains at night. The…
Premier Daniel Andrews and Games Delivery Minister Jacinta Allan must come clean with the true cost of their embarrassing decision to cancel the regional Commonwealth Games. Last month, Daniel Andrews said the Games would cost Victoria $3 billion, but in scrapping the event yesterday he said it would cost $6-$7 billion. The CEO of Commonwealth…
The Nationals have labelled the regional Commonwealth Games a con job after Premier Daniel Andrews and Games Delivery Minister Jacinta Allen humiliated Victorians by scrapping the 2026 Games. “Today’s announcement is embarrassing for Victorians, and another massive blow for the Valley community and indeed the whole of regional Victoria,” The Nationals Member for Morwell, Martin…