The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has questioned Treasurer Jaclyn Symes during the Parliamentary Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) Budget Hearings over Victoria’s rising debt and infrastructure borrowing, and whether there is any credible plan to return the state to a cash surplus. Ms Benham raised concerns that under current budget settings net debt…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has told Parliament Victorians are living through the consequences of a government that has “lost control of the finances.” Speaking in Parliament, she said Victorians were feeling the impact of rising debt and worsening conditions across everyday services, with no corresponding improvement in outcomes. “It’s in their power…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, says the Nationals and Liberals’ 10-year economic plan is a strong framework to restore Victoria’s finances and rebuild the state’s economic future. The Victorian Liberals and Nationals have launched a comprehensive 10-year economic plan aimed at restoring the state’s finances, supporting economic growth and delivering a pathway back…
The 2026/27 budget seals Jacinta Allan and Labor’s legacy as the most fiscally reckless government in Victoria’s history. This is a budget of higher debt, higher taxes, higher interest repayments, blowouts and delays and lacks any plan to grow our economy or provide meaningful support to Victorians. It is full of excuses and no solutions. The budget contradicts Premier…
Dear Sir, I am continuing to get on with the job and ensure that our communities are getting the much needed investment they have been calling for. Recent announcements on the back of calls from the community and my engagements with the government show that outcomes are being achieved. More than $9 million in regional…
The Allan Labor Government’s controversial 7.5 per cent Holiday and Tourism Tax took a major step forward in the Legislative Assembly, pushing the tax closer to becoming a reality. Under the Short Stay Levy Bill, short stay accommodation bookings made from 1 January 2025 will see a significant price hike, impacting vital accommodation options for…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is pleased to announce the recipients of the latest round of the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program, with clubs and groups across the state sharing in more than $100,000 to support Indigenous athletes in their sporting endeavours. Among the successful recipients is the Robinvale Manatunga Sports Club, which…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local sporting clubs to apply for new grants open now – with up to $5000 available for equipment, upskilling coaches and volunteers, and travel costs. Applications for the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program opened today and will remain open until October 7. The…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, praised the Northern Mallee Integrated Partnerships and the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Parliament during her contribution on The Health Legislation Regulatory Reform Bill 2024. Ms Benham praised the collaboration between the smaller health services of Robinvale District Health Service, Mallee Track Health & Community Services along with Mildura Base…
The Allan Labor Government continues to cut funding to regional roads, but I’m pleased to announce that after persistent advocacy, the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is finally taking action on a key intersection in Mildura. The Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham says that, DTP regularly receives requests for road infrastructure improvements, but…