The Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has issued a warning to the community about a concerning trend where businesses and food producers are receiving questionable invoices from the State Revenue Office (SRO). While not a scam, these invoices are seen as a cash grab by the Labor Government, highlighting their mismanagement of the State’s…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I am writing to express my deep disappointment regarding the recent decision made by the Swan Hill Rural City Councillors on December 19, 2023, to decline an invitation for the Mayor to attend the 40th Anniversary of the Sister City relationship with Robinvale and Villers Bretonneux. This decision has…
Member for Mildura, Jade Benham is applauding the Mildura region for becoming the state leaders in the Container Deposit Scheme collection. Regional Victorians continue to step up to the challenge in impressive numbers, with Mildura leading the state in container returns having returned over 4.1 million containers since the scheme began on November 1. With…
The Liberals and Nationals have stepped up their support for the pork industry, which is under siege from the Allan Labor Government. If you enjoyed your traditional Christmas lunch, the bad news is Premier Jacinta Allan is now coming after your ham. Labor has launched its ham-fisted “Inquiry into pig welfare in Victoria” – and…
The Victorian Government is conducting a statutory review of the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. This review, which includes an examination of arrangements for making claims and administrative user-friendliness after response to feedback from employers. The prolonged process of applying for portable long service leave refunds and the subsequent delays in receiving these refunds…
Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham has been contacted by locals concerned about the safety of tree limbs overhanging major roads and intersections. Ms Benham spoke in Parliament on this issue, citing her concerns and experiences of near misses. “Having met with Food and Fibre Producers from Robinvale through to Patchewollock to discuss the dangerous…
The Mallee’s Living Histories launched their fifth edition this week. Jade Benham, Member for Mildura was honoured to be able to open the book launch and provide a foreword for the latest addition to the series. The Mallee’s Living History series started as an opportunity to give residents at Princes Court retirement village in Mildura…
Member for Mildura, Jade Benham joined the tour, led by Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Emma Kealy, and Shadow Minister for Water, Tim McCurdy, to speak with food producers and stakeholders to discuss the already tangible impacts felt across Victorian communities. Farming communities in Northern Victoria are on the brink…
“It was my pleasure to be a part of the 2023 annual awards night for the Mildura SES Unit the evening was a remarkable moment as we gathered to recognise the dedication and hard work of our amazing team,” said Ms Benham. I’d like to congratulate: 5 Year Service Award – Brenden Mackinnon, Michael…
Five children received a special prize and a set of cards featuring their designs. Alphie Jukes, Blake Downie, Olivia Doughty, Travis Canning and Jolie are the illustrators of the featured artworks. With over eighty entries received all displayed in Ms Benham’s office, choosing one winner was a hard task. Artworks received from all over the…