Victorian Labor has been left red-faced over its attempt to attack the Coalition Government for unregistered trucks in the Country Fire Authority (CFA) fleet after it was revealed today that the former Labor Government had presided over the start of the problem in 2004. Read More

New property-based levy to take effect from July 2013 Reform to reduce costs for households and businesses  Read More

The Victorian Coalition Government has announced tough new reforms to further safeguard the interests of communities, the environment and food production in the exploration for coal seam gas, Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan said today.

Mr Ryan said that alternative sources of natural gas presented potential economic benefits and new jobs for Gippsland communities, however the Coalition would not allow new industries to threaten local livability, the environment or food production.

The reforms which come into effect immediately are:  Read More

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