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Gippslanders face emergency services tax hike despite community and industry backlash
New Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF) will replace Fire Service Property Levy from 1 July 2025 and bring a minimum 100 per cent increase for residents and business owners.

Russell Broadbent standing up for Gippsland families, farmers, freedom, healthcare, roads and real leadership
Standing for Gippslanders and not party lines or special interests with commitment to real leadership, community-focused policies and greater funding.

Trust compromised as only 3.5% of adults get COVID boosters but childhood immunisation for other vaccines have dropped
Recent data from the Department of Health reveals only 3.5% of 18-64-year-olds received a Covid booster in the last 6 months. Additionally, childhood immunisation rates are declining according to the Australian Immunisation Register.

Misinformation Bill insults Australians and undermines free speech says Russell Broadbent
Russell Broadbent believes that the government's Misinformation and Disinformation Bill insults Australians, undermining free speech. History shows 'misinformation' can later be true. We must hold the government accountable.

One Gippsland advocating to Federal government funding for new industries and better connectivity
One Gippsland seeks funding for industries and transport, advocating in Canberra for projects crucial to regional development, emphasising fair resource allocation.

Worries over cuts to Gippsland ambulance services voiced by Melina Bath
Melina Bath expresses concerns over declining ambulance services in Eastern Victoria, citing alarming statistics and personal anecdotes, urging government action to address shortages and support emergency services.

Stalled $10M Mallacoota-Genoa road upgrade from delays and bureaucratic obstacles putting lives at risk in Gippsland
Darren Chester criticises state and federal inaction on $10M Mallacoota-Genoa Rd upgrade, citing safety risks, delays, and bureaucratic hurdles hindering critical road resilience projects in Gippsland.

Potential recession looms for Australia if unable to reduce mortgage and rental stress aggravated by high immigration
Australia faces domestic distress, with high mortgage and rental stress exacerbated by immigration's impact on housing availability, potentially leading to a recession if not addressed.

Exploring nuclear energy as viable solution to rising power costs and achieving sustainable net zero
Constituents concerned about rising power costs, especially with gas bans in 2024. Urgent need for nuclear energy discussion for sustainable solutions, logic in energy planning, and achieving net zero.

Ongoing impact of COVID-19 vaccine mandates on medical professionals revealed in submission from Australian Medical Professionals Society
Russell Broadbent emphasises that after three and a half years since the pandemic's start, numerous medical professionals in Australia, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics, remain unable to work due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Alarm over sinister Misinformation Bill is threatening freedom and democracy in Australia says Russell Broadbent
Urgent call for public action on concerns rising over sinister Misinformation Bill: Threat to Freedom and Democracy in Australia.

Darren Chester supports Gippsland pharmacists against Labor Prescription Dispensing Changes
The government lacks modelling and the Pharmacy Guild warns of financial unviability for small pharmacies. Chester urges the government to respect and address pharmacists' concerns.

Darren Chester ejected from Parliament after accusing Prime Minister of disdain for Gippsland timber workers during fiery Question Time
Chester stands by his accusations against the Prime Minister and vows to fight for timber workers and regional communities against government indifference.

Proposed 60-day dispensing policy concerns regional pharmacies with impact to customers and businesses
Pharmacies express concerns over Albanese government's 60-day dispensing policy, citing impact on customers, businesses, jobs, and health services provision.

List of 2023 shovel-ready projects that will benefit region identified by One Gippsland
One Gippsland has identified a number of shovel-ready projects ripe for government investment, with the potential to deliver game-changing returns across the region.

Vaccine mandates in Victoria make no sense and cause nothing but misery
The COVID-19 vaccine mandates are unscientific and causing untold suffering for families, workforce shortages and economic damage. Russell Broadbent MP urges the federal and Victorian government need to drop these now!

Daniel Andrews Labor government neglect is causing cost of living crisis for regional Victorians
Victorians are staring down the barrel of a cost of living crisis. They need relief on their household bills and more room in their weekly budget to keep the pantry stocked.

Andrews Labor government sells out Gippsland on development of offshore wind to Port of Hastings
Offshore wind construction and development that was orginally touted ffor Gippsland has now been sold out by the Andrews Labor government in a paper that nominates the Port of Hastings as the state government's preferred location.

Reports of adverse reactions triggers federal review of vaccination guidelines for children
Russell Broadbent awaits minister reply as former Commonwealth Deputy Chief Medical Officer says, 'the benefit of the COVID vaccine just isn't there.'

Early closure of coal-fired power station AGL Loy Yang requires considered transition for Latrobe Valley and Victoria
With Loy Yang A to close by 2035, a decade earlier than expected, Latrobe City Council is standing by its community as it faces resulting in massive job loss.

Expressions of Interest open for community grants across Gippsland until 23 September 2022
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester encouraged local community organisations to apply for funding to support the work of their volunteers.

Darren Chester urges federal government to continue Bairnsdale Patties Foods, APM energy from waste and barramundi farm projects
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has challenged the Prime Minister to prove he will govern for all Australians and has sought urgent action in relation to several critically important projects in Gippsland.

Darren Chester urges to new prime minister to visit Latrobe Valley and expands project funding
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has written to new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese regarding the funding of local projects which are critical to the future of the region.

Darren Chester humbled by the 2022 federal election result with 55 percent increase in primary vote
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he's 'incredibly humbled' by the 202 federal election result which delivered significant swings to him across the region, despite the change in government.

Russell Northe calls for proof of vaccination rules to end as hard to understand logic or rationale for them to still exist
Mr Northe raised with the Minister as to when the vaccine mandate rules will be removed for employees which the Member for Morwell also asked back in October 2021.

Federal budget to support Gippsland's recovery with a focus on infrastructure spending and cost of living relief for local families
Darren Chester MP welcomes commitment to continue funding major infrastructure projects in Gippsland for local roads, bridges, community facilities and better telecommunication services

Why Russell Broadbent used right to choose Ivermectin and vaccine alternatives to help recovery from his COVID-19 infection
Russell Broadbent has been open and transparent about being COVID-19 vaccine free, becoming infected with COVID-19 and then his choice to use alternative treatments like Ivermectin against COVID-19.

One Gippsland submits freight fast-track, tourism recovery, digital connectivity and job creation as funding priorities 2022/23 to governments
A number of local projects have been identified that will work to increase the liveability and prosperity of our regional cities and local towns.

Examples of repugnant discrimination as unvaccinated in Victoria are persecuted and ostracised
As our Prime Minister introduces the Religious Discrimination Bill, it is ironic that unvaccinated people in Victoria are on the receiving end of some of our country's harshest discrimination restrictions.

Housing crisis grips Gippsland as rental availability drops to nearly 50%
A review by One Gippsland has revealed a critical accommodation shortage across the region. The decrease in availavility has lead to massive increae in households seeking social housing assistance.

Pandemic frightens people but that should not stop us asking any questions like if vaccine mandates are effective and what alternative treatments are there
Thoughts and questions about the mandatory vaccinations and vaccine passports.

Where does discrimination end for Gippslanders choosing not to be COVID-19 vaccinated
The distressing calls received from constituents about to lose their jobs because they choose not to accept the current vaccines available are some of the worst calls I have taken in my life as a parliamentarian.

Darren Chester challenges Gippslanders to buy local produce and shop at local stores
While we can't physically attend any of our hospitality or retail venues right now you can still support local jobs by purchasing a takeaway meal or buying clothing or gifts via click and collect.