Benham applauds teamwork and skills at Emergency Services training day The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has praised the dedication, coordination, and technical skills of local emergency services personnel after attending a joint training day held at the Victoria Emergency Management Training Centre Sunraysia training grounds. The event, hosted by the CFA Sunraysia Group…
Fresh concerns have been raised in state parliament about Labor’s handling of the Allan Government’s Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF). The ESVF, a newly doubled and rebranded version of the former Fire Services Property Levy, has sparked criticism for its lack of transparency. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, said Labor’s decision to…
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,…
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…
Friday 22nd November 2024 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…
Wednesday 6th November 2024 To the Editor, I am writing to echo the communities voice in an urgent need for a new CFA station in Charlton. The existing Charlton CFA station, built in 1931, has not been suitable for a modern fire brigade for a long time. Female members of the brigade face challenges…
Monday 28 October 2024 The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, commends Travis Coombs and Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) for their tireless efforts in advocating for the Community Paramedic Program. Mr Coombs on behalf of SCHS recently presented the program’s substantial benefits to the Minister for Health, community health organisations across the state,…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has called for urgent action to increase funding for Victoria’s volunteer State Emergency Services (VICSES), highlighting concerns over the inadequate support being provided by the Allan Labor Government. Ms Benham criticised the Labor Government and the Minister for Emergency Services for neglecting VICSES volunteers and failing to implement…