The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy has blasted the Allan Labor Government for approving the controversial Meadow Creek Solar Farm, calling it a “dirty deal that sells out regional Victoria and tramples local communities.” Mr McCurdy said Labor’s Planning Minister had forced through the permit for the massive solar project at Meadow Creek Road, ignoring legitimate objections from local farmers, landholders, and even water authorities. “Goulburn Murray Water ini

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has slammed the Allan Labor Government’s decision to double its pet tax on dogs and cats, calling it another cruel hit to families already struggling with rising costs. From July next year, Labor will increase the levy from $4.51 to $9 per animal, a tax collected through local council registration fees and funnelled straight into State Government coffers. Mr McCurdy said the move forces councils to act as Labor’s tax collec

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has slammed Premier Jacinta Allan for breaking her promise to ban face coverings at protests, labelling the decision yet another sign that Labor is weak on crime and public safety. Mr McCurdy said Victorians have had enough of violent protests and weak leadership. “Premier Allan promised in December last year to ban face masks at protests, but nearly a year later we’re still seeing violent and disruptive demonstrations in M

Victoria’s net debt is spiralling out of control, now increasing by more than $2 million every hour under the Allan Labor Government, according to the Financial Report for the State of Victoria 2024–25 tabled in Parliament last week. The report reveals Victoria’s net debt has surged by $17.6 billion in just 12 months, that’s more than $48 million a day. It also highlights: A $106 million shortfall in payroll tax revenue due to weaker employment outcomes; Employee expenses exc

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has slammed the Allan Labor Government’s decision to close Parentline, Victoria’s...

The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has hit out at the Allan Labor Government over revelations that its new machete...

The Nationals’ Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, has slammed the Allan Labor Government’s decision to axe at least 31 Agriculture...

After months of inaction, The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, says the referral of Victoria’s childcare regulator to the...