No more national parks: Bush users face lock out
The Liberals and Nationals strongly oppose the Allan Labor Government’s move to create more national parks, locking out long-term bush users. Labor is forging ahead with plans to convert state…
Petitions to stop expansion of national parks extended due to overwhelming demand
Two petitions calling for the Allan Labor Government to stop the expansion of National Parks in Victoria have been extended following overwhelming community demand. More than 29,000 Victorians have now…
Bush users fight back on National Park plan
Bush users have ramped up their fight against the Allan Labor Government, launching a parliamentary e-petition opposing any potential closure of public access in Victoria state forests. The petition is…
Dilapidated Infrastructure at Wilsons Prom attracts Bath’s ire
The inadequate condition of Parks Victoria infrastructure at Wilsons Promontory National Park has been highlighted in State Parliament by The Nationals. Wilsons Promontory National Park is a much loved destination…
CENTRAL WEST NATIONAL PARKS
Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (17:52): (684) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Environment in the other place, and it relates to a number of queries that…
Morwell National Park Infrastructure neglect
Two years on from the June 2021 storms, public access to the Morwell National Park remains limited due to unrepaired infrastructure. Three access bridges in the 560 hectare Morwell National…
Prom camping chaos continues with data breach
The private details of campers booking at Wilson’s Promontory’s Tidal River campground have had their user details compromised by the Andrews Government’s new website. The government website states, “Parks Victoria…
With the arrival of snow, be aware of the road conditions
The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region and Shadow Assistant Minister for Public Land Use, Melina Bath has called on the Andrews Government to urgently grade the access roads and…