Politics & Council
10 April, 2024
Give regions fair go in Budget, says Broad
THE State Government must commit to giving regional Victoria a fair share of new infrastructure funding, said Northern Victoria Region MP Gaelle Broad. Ms Broad said many roads and bridges in the regions were in poor condition after years of neglect...
THE State Government must commit to giving regional Victoria a fair share of new infrastructure funding, said Northern Victoria Region MP Gaelle Broad.
Ms Broad said many roads and bridges in the regions were in poor condition after years of neglect by the Government.
“Under Labor, just 13 per cent of new infrastructure spending has gone to regional projects, although 25 per cent of Victoria’s population lives in regional Victoria,” Ms Broad said.
“The State Government has failed to prioritise key regional projects and the Federal Labor Government are doing the same.”
Ms Broad urged the Premier to listen to expert advice, and rather than progress the flawed Suburban Rail Loop, commit to rebuilding regional roads and bridges in the coming State budget on May 7.