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…
The Albanese Labor Government has thrown hopes for doctor training in Mildura, denying a local bid for additional Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) with La Trobe and Monash Universities. The Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham said it is disappointing for Mildura to miss out on this opportunity. “I’m devastated. At a time when our state…
Five CFA brigades across the Mildura Electorate will receive funding under the latest round of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). Member for Mildura, Jade Benham said it was important local emergency services were well equipped, particularly given the predicted increased grass fire risk forecast for this summer. “These grants will allow brigades to…
The Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, this week attended Beyond Bricks & Mortar Housing Summit 2023 focusing on building solutions together. There is a shortage of all sorts of housing across most rural areas of Victoria. The aim for the Summit was to address these issues through a forum of information sharing, exploring local…
Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham this week asked that the Minister commit to formally reinstate the allocation of recreational water to the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline. Supplied waterbodies (Wimmera Mallee Lakes Alliance) must have access to the high security level which was committed and agreed during the commissioning of the pipeline. The Wimmera Mallee Pipeline…