The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has told Parliament the Allan Labor Government’s Education and Training Reform Amendment (Free TAFE Guarantee) Bill 2026 is a missed opportunity to strengthen Victoria’s vocational education and training sector. Speaking in Parliament on the bill, Ms Benham said while the Victorian Liberals and Nationals support strong vocational education,…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is reminding locals to take advantage of the latest round of the Power Saving Bonus, before applications close later this month. The $100 payment is available to all eligible households, including those who received the bonus in previous rounds. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, said the…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has raised concerns in Parliament about the lack of powers available to Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog. The comments were made while speaking on the Integrity & Oversight Committee’s report into the adequacy of the legislative framework for the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC). As a member of the Committee,…
Regional Victorians will now be sleeping with one eye open following the Allan Labor Governments last-minute introduction of new compulsory acquisition powers for transmission line easements, before environmental and planning approvals are even complete. The new laws allow the government, transmission firms, and distribution companies to compulsorily acquire farmland for power line projects while an…
The Allan Labor Government is deliberately withholding critical powers from Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog, IBAC, preventing proper investigation into alleged corruption costing taxpayers an estimated $15 billion on Big Build projects. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura and Integrity and Oversight Committee member, Jade Benham, has slammed the Allan Government for refusing to equip the Independent Broad-based…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has criticised the Allan Labor Government for introducing legislation that creates the false impression Victoria’s departmental services are working as intended. Speaking on the Entities Legislation Amendment (Consolidation and Other Matters) Bill 2025, Ms Benham said, “This Government is gaslighting Victorians into thinking services are working, while regional…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging all local cricket clubs to apply for the grants available under the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF). The ACIF is funded by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia to support community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation and promoting greater access for all Victorians.…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has criticised the Allan Labor Government for claiming “nation-leading” investment in education while regional schools continue to fall behind. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Benham said the government’s self-congratulation bears little resemblance to the reality facing students and families in Mildura and across North-West Victoria. “If this government wants…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has supported the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry into the 2026 summer bushfires, saying regional communities deserve transparency, accountability and stronger preparation for future fire seasons. Ms Benham said the fires, including those at Wyperfeld and Hattah Kulkyne, had a significant impact on effected areas and highlighted the…
2026 Kokoda Scholarships now open The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local students in Years 10-12 to apply for the 2026 Farnsworth Lochhead Lowe Kokoda Scholarship, with applications now open. The scholarship gives participants the chance to follow in the footsteps of soldiers on the historic Kokoda Trail. They will trek through…