COLUMN: Supporting each other this Christmas
Published in Star Mail News (05.12.2023)
FUNDING SAVED: Canterbury Road upgrade
The funding secured by the former Federal Liberal Government to widen Canterbury Road from two lanes to three between Dorset Road and Liverpool Road has been saved from Labor’s cuts, as well as the upgrade to Montrose roundabout. These projects were on the chopping block under the Albanese Labor Government’s “90-day” infrastructure review, however, I…
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FUNDING SAVED: Montrose Roundabout Upgrade
In 2016, the former federal Liberal government committed $20 million to upgrade Montrose roundabout with traffic lights to improve traffic congestion and increase road safety. This project was due to begin in 2023, until the Albanese Labor Government implemented its ’90-day’ review of all planned infrastructure projects. Thanks to our strong community campaign, I can…
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Casey Forum: The Voice
As a local community representative, I have worked with an organisation called Democracy Co to engage with the residents of Casey to understand their views and their questions about the Voice to Parliament. On Sunday 28 May, 58 people were randomly and independently selected across the electorate of Casey to match the demographics of our…
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2023 King’s Birthday Honours: Locals recognised
Congratulations to the following local residents who had their incredible service to our community recognised with an OAM in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours. Thank you for your selfless dedication to making our community the best place to call home. Dr Diana Cousens – Upwey VIC – For service to the Buddhist community Ms Gaye…
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Labor has Casey road programs under the gun
SENATOR THE HON BRIDGET MCKENZIE SHADOW MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADER OF THE NATIONALS IN THE SENATE AARON VIOLI MP MEMBER FOR CASEY MEDIA RELEASE 23 May 2023 LABOR HAS CASEY ROAD PROGRAMS IN THE GUN The Albanese Government is now threatening thousands more local projects by taking aim at a raft…
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Labor’s ‘fresh food tax’ to be felt by farmers, passed on to consumers
AARON VIOLI MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CASEY Media Release 15 May 2023 2023-24 Budget: Biosecurity tax to be felt by farmers, passed on to consumers Australian families were hopeful this budget would provide relief for skyrocketing grocery bills, energy bills and mortgage repayments. Instead, Labor is quietly introducing Australia’s first ever tax on fresh food…
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FUNDING SAVED: Maroondah Highway & Killara Rd, Coldstream
I am thrilled that our strong community campaign has saved the $20 million in funding secured by the former Federal Liberal government to upgrade the intersection of the Maroondah Highway and Killara Road, Coldstream. The Albanese Labor Government recently had this project on the chopping block as part of its drawn-out 200 day review. Thank…
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Let’s help local mums together this May
Throughout the month of May, in honour of Mother’s Day, my office is collecting the necessities for The Babes Project. The Babes Project supports vulnerable women across the Yarra Ranges and surrounds with pregnancy and the early days of motherhood. We are collecting: Nappy sacks; Baby bath toys; Hairbrushes and hair-ties; Toiletry bags; Baby bath…
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COLUMN: May Federal Budget
Published in Star Mail News (18.04.2023)
