I rise today to grieve for the children of Victoria because the Labor government has failed to keep them safe in child care. As a mother, I grieve for those babies – the most vulnerable – who were supposed to be safe in the places we trust most. As a member of Parliament, I am…
As the release of this year’s Victorian State Budget approaches, The Nationals Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, is calling for urgent action to address education shortcomings across the region. Ms Cleeland said that local schools in several towns were crying out for upgrades, while other towns were still left without a secondary school despite significant…
During the most recent sitting week of Parliament, The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, called on the Allan Labor Government to make a commitment to building all 50 of their promised childcare centres. In 2023, Labor promised to build 50 childcare centres across the state before 2028, however after two years, just four have…
For the first time in the 168-year history of the Parliament of Victoria, a dedicated childcare space has been established within the historic building. The new crèche will provide vital support for MPs who are parents, offering childcare during sitting weeks. A qualified childcare educator will be on hand to care for children while their…
As the new school year begins, I want to send my best wishes to all the students, teachers, staff, and families in our community. It’s an exciting time for everyone as we look forward to a year full of new opportunities and fresh starts. This year feels especially significant for me, as my son begins…
The Benalla office of The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, is still accepting donations to ‘The Nappy Collective’, a community based not-for-profit organisation that is ensuring all Australian children have nappies that allow them to remain clean, healthy, and happy. Ms Cleeland’s office received several donations from community members since registering her office as…
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, said that childcare issues across the region must be addressed in 2025, as the Allan Labor Government’s lack of action towards providing more options had left too many young families in difficult positions. Despite Labor announcing in 2023 that Seymour would be receiving a new childcare centre, the…
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has welcomed the decision of the newly elected Strathbogie Shire Council to revisit funding the school crossing supervisor program. The previous council controversially made the decision to exit the program in March last year, claiming that the program should instead be covered in its entirety by the State…
A new report highlighting challenges within Victoria’s foster care system has been presented at Parliament by The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland. The research was conducted by Ms Cleeland’s parliamentary intern, Sheridyn Sandford, and has been presented as a report titled, “Keeping out-of-home care strong in Victoria.” The report looks into several challenges impacting…
Artwork by three local students will feature on the cover of Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland’s Christmas card this year. Clare Bickerton of St John’s Primary School in Euroa, Evie Holland of Puckapunyal Primary School, and Macey Shields of St Mary’s College Seymour were chosen as the winners of the competition for their brilliant…
TRANSCRIPT: My adjournment this evening is for the Minister for Health, and the action I seek is that no regional maternity services close as a result of Labor’s newly announced taskforce. With the announcement of this maternity taskforce, there are worries of a resource shift away from regional local services to larger hospitals in Melbourne.…
It was wonderful to return to Parliament and address issues that matter deeply to our community. Alongside colleagues who have recently welcomed new babies, we are in the process of establishing a crèche at Parliament, which we expect to be ready for sittings in 2025. We shouldn’t have to choose between serving as MPs and…
