The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has thrown her support behind ‘The Nappy Collective’, a community based not-for-profit organisation that is ensuring all Australian children have nappies that allow them to remain clean, healthy, and happy. Currently, one in 10 families, or 280,000 children, don’t have enough nappies – a situation known as “nappy…
In today’s political landscape, bipartisanship is often dismissed as an outdated, naïve or unachievable, especially when what you might see of politics is a six second grab on the news from the theatre of Question Time. Yet, the health of our democracy depends on the ability of politicians to work across party lines. Bipartisanship—finding common…
A Parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and services has kicked off this week, with residents and local councils encouraged to make submissions. Ms Benham said potential cost-shifting issues ranged from waste collection to school crossing attendants, and the repair of regional roads. The Committee will investigate local government funding and service delivery in Victoria,…
The Allan Government must rule out imposing a Port of Melbourne truck tax for freight movements. Documents from the Department of Transport and Planning reveal a road freight tax is being actively considered for trucks loading and unloading at the Port of Melbourne to make the cost of road freight more expensive, and thus making…
For a first-time mum who could be struggling with breast feeding and needing help to settle her baby or someone who needs pain rehabilitation from a physiotherapist this and more is provided by your local community health services. Community health services are an integral part of the Victorian health system and funding to help them…
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…
“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…
Member for Mildura, Jade Benham is pleased to announce that as of November 1 Victorian residents can participate in the Container Deposit Scheme. With confirmed locations in Mildura being Around Again and Exchange Depot. Robinvale residents will also be able to take their containers to J&J’s Trash and Treasure. Most aluminium, glass, plastic and liquid…
Member for Mildura Jade Benham will play a key role in an important inquiry into the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner. Ms Benham is one of seven members of the Victorian Parliament’s Integrity and Oversight Committee, which will meet in Melbourne ahead of Tuesday’s resumption of Parliament. The committee will hold separate public hearings…