Letter to the Editor – A powerful campaign
I welcome the launch of Respect Victoria’s new campaign, What Kind of Man Do You Want to Be? This important campaign highlights the harm caused by rigid gender stereotypes and…
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Family violence crisis worsening across regional Victoria
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, says urgent action must be taken to address the alarming number of family violence incidents occurring across the region. Breaches of family violence…
Bill Reading: State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2025
TRANSCRIPT: I also rise today to speak on the State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2025, a sprawling piece of legislation that tinkers with nearly every core taxation law we have…
Committee Report: Family Violence Inquiry
TRANSCRIPT: I also rise today to speak on the Legal and Social Issues Committee report on our inquiry into capturing data on family violence perpetrators in Victoria. As deputy chair…
MP holds roundtable to discuss future of Benalla’s community services
The much-anticipated roundtable discussion between Benalla’s community groups, not-for-profit organisations, and community leaders has been held to discuss the future of the town’s crucial support services. Organised by The Nationals’…
Orange Door closures extend beyond Benalla
Orange Door family violence centres across Victoria were closed for a combined 39 days in the last year due to staff shortages, resulting in delays for people trying to access…
More support needed as crime spikes again across the region
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, says more must be done to address crime in regional Victoria after recent statistics showed yet another large spike in criminal behaviour across…
Benalla Community Services Hub closes
The Benalla Community Services Hub, a crucial central location for 12 health and community agencies operating across North East Victoria, is set to close and leave some of the region’s…
“Enough is enough”: 16 days of activism reaches Parliament
As part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, an event was held at the Parliament of Victoria featuring guest speakers, installations, and discussions regarding alarming family violence…
Constituency Questions: Benalla Hub Closure
TRANSCRIPT: My question is for the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, and I ask: why is the Allan Labor government closing the Orange Door in Benalla during a family…
Adjournment: Family Violence
TRANSCRIPT: My adjournment this evening is for the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence. The action I seek is that victims of family violence are able to access priority housing…
Family violence victim-survivors in need of more housing support
The Nationals’ Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, has raised concerns about family violence assistance in the region, saying more needs to be done to ensure victim-survivors can safely find housing…