Media Releases

Bendigo Schools No Better Off Under Napthine

Bendigo Schools No Better Off Under Napthine

May 21, 2013

Schools in the Bendigo region have failed to gain support from the Napthine Government.

TAGS: education
Napthine Forced To Backdown On Unfair Construction Code

Napthine Forced To Backdown On Unfair Construction Code

May 20, 2013

The Napthine Liberal Government has today been forced to make changes to its construction industry code following last week’s decision by the Federal Court that found the Government’s code had discriminated against workers.

Regional Community Sport To Suffer Under Napthine

Regional Community Sport To Suffer Under Napthine

May 17, 2013

The Napthine Government’s decision to slash $30 million from sport and recreation across the state will come as a blow to hundreds of local sporting clubs in the states regional centres.

More Apprentices But Less Support At GoTAFE

More Apprentices But Less Support At GoTAFE

May 16, 2013

Apprentices in the Hume region are doing it tough following the Napthine government’s cuts to apprenticeship support in the state budget.

Napthine’s Backflip On Youth Suicide Prevention Service

Napthine’s Backflip On Youth Suicide Prevention Service

May 16, 2013

A campaign by local communities and the State Opposition to save the highly regarded School Focused Youth Service (SFYS) from closure appears to have been successful with Premier Napthine now saying the program will continue.

TAGS: education
Napthine Breaks Election Promise – Community Land Selloff

Napthine Breaks Election Promise – Community Land Selloff

May 15, 2013

The Napthine Government has broken a major election promise to keep the Healesville Freeway Reserve as public parkland with new concerns it will now be turned into high rise apartments.

TAGS: roads
Napthine’s Manufacturing Jobs Free Zone

Napthine’s Manufacturing Jobs Free Zone

May 15, 2013

The Napthine Government has walked away from supporting Victoria’s manufacturing industry, now losing the standing of the manufacturing capital of Australia to NSW.

Napthine’s Health System: Longest Waiting List Ever

Napthine’s Health System: Longest Waiting List Ever

May 14, 2013

The Napthine Government has released its latest hospital data which shows a further blowout in the number of Victorians waiting for elective surgery

TAGS: health
Napthine Budget Abandons Victoria’s Environment

Napthine Budget Abandons Victoria’s Environment

May 14, 2013

The Napthine Government’s 2013 Budget has abandoned the environment pouring millions of dollars into hunting, shooting and digging up resources.

Liberals Prioritise Golden Loos Over Service Delivery

Liberals Prioritise Golden Loos Over Service Delivery

May 14, 2013

The Liberal Government’s Protective Service Officer golden toilet rollout continues with the Government spending $85 million on facilities commuters will not be allowed to use.

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