The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham MP, has joined The Nationals’ push to strengthen protections for Victoria’s most productive agricultural land through a new Bill introduced to the Victorian Parliament. The Planning and Environment Amendment (Agricultural Land and Food Security) Bill 2026, introduced by Shadow Minister for Agriculture Emma Kealy, would ensure agriculture is…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is urging local residents, farmers, and community groups to have their say as part of the current public consultation on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. “This is a real opportunity for our communities to have their voices heard on decisions that affect the future of our region,” Ms Benham…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, says Victorians are less safe than ever before, as new data confirms criminal offending has reached a record high under the Allan Labor Government. Independent Crime Statistics Agency data released today shows that in the 12 months to December 2025: A total of 630,592 crimes were committed –…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has told Parliament that regional Victoria is in crisis. The Allan Labor Government is failing communities with inaction, dishonesty, and a lack of leadership. Transparency is ignored, public confidence is dwindling, and regional communities are being left in the dark. “Farmers, workers, and families are facing real crises,…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has questioned the Premier in Parliament on why bushfire victims in some municipalities are falling through the cracks. Communities across the south of the Mildura electorate have endured multiple fires since December, with more than 2,800 hectares burned, including the Jeffcott fire on 18 December, which destroyed a…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is calling on regional families, teachers, and community members to join the “Country Kids Count Too” pledge, advocating for investment in country schools and ensuring that students in regional Victoria are not left behind. “Too often, the priorities of the city-focused Labor Government leave country students struggling in…
Enjoy Australia Day and celebrate safely across the region The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging locals to celebrate Australia Day at community events across the region while enjoying the long weekend safely and responsibly. “Australia Day is a time to come together as a community, reflect on our history, and celebrate the…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has criticised the Allan Labor Government for failing to address growing public health wait times, accusing the Minister for Health of attempting to gaslight regional Victorians by minimising serious delays as an “inconvenience.” Ms Benham said a response from the Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas, to her request…
The Nationals member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has today been appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development, as part of Jess Wilson’s new Shadow Cabinet announcement. Ms Benham said she was honoured to take on these responsibilities, which align closely with the needs and priorities of the Mallee and wider regional Victoria. “It’s…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local multicultural and multifaith organisations to apply for grants under Round 1 of the Multicultural Infrastructure and Security Program. The program provides grants of up to $400,000 for maintenance, renovations, and security upgrades for multicultural and multifaith community facilities. Priority will be given to regional projects,…