Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters says the Australian and Victorian Governments $877 million Recovery Support package will support Central Victorian businesses, farmers, not-for-profits and sporting clubs to rebuild and return to trade as quickly as possible, following the recent devastating floods.

Tonight’s Federal Budget delivered responsible cost-of-living relief with an economic dividend and plan to get wages moving again.

The Australian Government has extended support for people affected by floods making the one-off, non-means tested Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment available to more local communities.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters has announced around 4800 of local families will be better off under Labor’s cheaper child care plan.

The community of Bendigo is now better prepared for emergencies and natural disasters following the installation of a backup NBN Sky Muster satellite service under the Australian Government’s Strengthening Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters (STAND) program at the Prince of Wales Showground.

From Saturday 1 October, thousands of regional Australians will be helped into their first home through the Albanese Government’s Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee - three months earlier than promised.

Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters has met with early childhood educators to learn more about workforce shortages in the sector.

The Albanese Government will fund 20,000 additional university places to tackle skills shortages and give more students from under-represented backgrounds the chance to go to university, including those in rural and remote areas.

Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters said it’s good news for Central Victorians wanting to get a degree.

Volunteer organisations across the Bendigo electorate are being encouraged to submit expressions of interest for the 2022 Federal Volunteer Grants program.

Funding under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program will substantially improve 47 dangerous crash sites on Victorian roads in 2022–23.