TRANSPORT and logistics companies have been at the mercy of ever-changing COVID-19 restrictions across state lines, and continue to call for help.
They are pleading for better access to COVID-19 testing, to keep Australia’s fleets on our highways.
VISA-holding seasonal workers living in Victoria border zones can now apply for a permit to work on farms in New South Wales.
PEOPLE from border communities have basically been locked out of South Australia even if they are within the 40km zone allowable for a permit.
WEARING a mask or face covering in public is a welcome move to help keep the Mildura electorate free from COVID-19 cases.
A RANGE of grants are now open to support and commemorate veterans and preserve our war history.
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper has called for the appointment of a Federal Minister for Temporary Borders and has not ruled out a High Court challenge about the validity of NSW and SA’s hard border closures.
THE fight for sensible protection measures for people in border communities continues with three MPs on both sides of the Murray River co-signing a letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison asking for Federal Government intervention.
SIXTY-seven clubs from across the Mildura electorate will each receive $1000 from the Victorian Government as part of a program to help offset the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MEMBER For Mildura Ali Cupper is hopeful ongoing lobbying will see the NSW Government back down on its ban on vias holders being allowed a permit to cross the border from Victoria for seasonal work.
