The Coalition has placed plenty of responsibility on two MPs representing communities throughout the Wimmera and Western Victoria.
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Ripon MP Louise Staley and Lowan MP Emma Kealy will sit on the shadow cabinet of the Liberal Nationals for the next four years.
Ms Staley (Liberals) has been allocated the lofty title of shadow treasurer as well as shadow minister for economic development.
“Louise Staley is a fierce advocate for her constituency. Louise brings to this role her 20 year career in finance as well as small business and farming experience,” opposition leader Michael O’Brien said.
“She will hold Labor accountable for its record high taxes and plans for the biggest debt binge in Victorian history.”
Ms Staley said she is looking forward to taking on the role.
“I am very pleased to be part of a very strong team of Liberals and Nationals from Western Victoria. Together we will ensure the needs of our region are front and centre in Spring Street,” she said.
“I know my first and most important role is to be the Member for Ripon to represent my constituents and deliver outcomes for them. I look forward to continuing to do so as I take on this statewide role as Shadow Treasurer.”
Ms Kealy will serve as the shadow minister for mental health, shadow minister for the prevention of family violence and shadow minister for women.
“This new Shadow Cabinet is a balance of skills and experience with an injection of new talent to help the Liberal Nationals win the contest of ideas over how best to take Victoria forward,” Mr O’Brien said.
More to come.
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