Victorians are struggling to pay Labor’s highest-in-the-nation property taxes on time, as new figures confirm that more than one-in-three unpaid land tax bills are more than 12 months overdue. The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) 2023-24 annual report confirms 33.45 per cent of overdue debt – that is, unpaid tax bills are more than…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has condemned the Allan Labor Government’s decision to increase the Fire Services Levy with its re-branded Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, as it delivers yet another blow to Victoria’s ratepayers. Premier Allan today announced that Victorian property owners will be hit with a doubling of the Fire Services…
Monday, 16 December 2024 The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has condemned the Allan Labor Government’s decision to increase the Fire Services Levy with its re-branded Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, as it delivers yet another blow to Victoria’s ratepayers. The Labor Government announced that Victorian property owners will be hit with a…
National’s member for Mildura, Jade Benham and Shadow Minister for Police Brad Battin joined members of Victoria Police in Mildura today as they take unprecedented industrial action, walking off the job to demand improved working conditions and greater support for their profession. The action reflects growing frustration among frontline police over issues such as overtime,…
Benham launches Kokoda scholarship campaign The Nationals Member for Mildura Jade Benham is proud to announce that she will be launching a Kokoda Trail scholarship program for local year 11 students in 2025. The 2025 Kokoda Trail Scholarship, which will be named after a local solider who was killed in action, will offer young people…
The Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has been appointed to the Victorian Parliament’s Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC), a prestigious role that places her at the forefront of government accountability and transparency. PAEC is one of Parliament’s most influential committees, tasked with scrutinising public expenditure, examining the government’s financial performance, and ensuring taxpayer…
Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has moved a motion in Parliament today to condemn the Premier and the Allan Labor Government for their decade of failure in Victoria and their mismanagement of the VNI West project. The contentious VNI West renewables transmission line project, which proposes to carve through prime agricultural land in…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has condemned the Premier and the Member for Eureka for their failure to reach a pay deal with Victoria Police, leaving our hardworking officers undervalued at a time when their service has never been more critical. With residential burglaries surging by an alarming 86 per cent in just…
Benham’s passion is paying off The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham is proud of recent announcements achieved through dedication and hard work of Councils, individual private companies, and health services. Multiple projects across the region are receiving significant investment, highlighting the power of consistent and persistent advocacy. Two years into the role and Ms…
Nationals Member for Mildura Jade Benham has urged the Allan Government to adopt a more practical approach to regional rail upgrades, calling on Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson to rethink plans for sleeper replacement on the Ballarat rail corridor. During an adjournment debate on Thursday evening, Ms. Benham questioned why the Allan Labor Government is…