Opinion & Perspectives
4 April, 2026
Fighting for fair share
"And if elected, we will repeal Labor’s new laws allowing the government, transmission firms, and energy distributors to seize farmland for power lines without approval, and we will give farmers their rights back."
By DANNY O’BRIEN
THERE are now less than 250 days to go until November’s state election, and The Nationals are fighting to ensure regional Victorians get their fair share.
We will reduce the cost of living by cutting five taxes, including Labor’s emergency services levy.
We have a clear plan to keep Victorians safe.
We will introduce Jack’s Law to get knives and machetes off the streets.
We will introduce Break Bail, Face Jail for repeat offenders, and we will invest in youth diversion programs to steer young people away from crime
We will deliver more homes, more choice, and greater housing affordability for regional Victorians.
We will fast-track home building in existing, identified growth areas in regional Victoria, and work directly with local councils to support sustainable growth.
We will cut red tape, reduce costs, make it easier to build in regional Victoria, and get more families and young Victorians into their own home.
We have a plan for a better and safer road network throughout regional Victoria, that includes greater preventative maintenance of our roads to reduce long-term costs.
It’s a plan that includes stronger auditing and oversight to ensure the job is done properly the first time, and the basics are executed effectively, such as grading roadsides and cleaning drains.
And if elected, we will repeal Labor’s new laws allowing the government, transmission firms, and energy distributors to seize farmland for power lines without approval, and we will give farmers their rights back.
The Allan Labor Government continues to show its complete contempt for regional Victorians with increased taxes, neglected roads, a record decrease in housing, and a crime crisis not seen before.
Your vote counts.
You can effect change by voting for The Nationals at November’s election.
The future of our state depends on it.
Danny O’Brien is the leader of the Nationals party and MP for Gippsland South.
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