March 20, 2023
Haines pressures Government to offer support for farmers on climate change
Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has moved a motion in the House of Representatives calling on the Parliament to act on the threat posed to Australia’s agricultural sector by climate change and to take action to support farmers.
February 28, 2023
Haines launches plan to support farmers take action on climate change
Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines says the Government must support farmers to reduce emissions and access lucrative carbon markets, launching a plan to give practical support and advice through a network of extension officers.
February 24, 2023
Case for Indi funding made to Treasurer ahead of Federal Budget
The Federal Government must invest in roads, housing and community infrastructure across Indi in the next Budget, says Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines.
February 20, 2023
Haines amends housing bills to better serve regional and rural Australia
Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has successfully amended the Government’s housing package bills to include better representation of regional, rural and remote Australia.
February 14, 2023
More than $1.6 million in further bushfire funding awarded to Indi
Helen Haines, Independent Federal Member for Indi, celebrated the announcement of the third and final round of the Local Community Projects Grants program, which was jointly funded by the Victorian and Federal Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
February 10, 2023
Haines welcomes progress on Euroa rail underpass option
The ARTC announced on Wednesday it would move forward with Euroa’s preferred option of an underpass to replace the Anderson Street Bridge.
February 10, 2023
Haines continues calls for a Whistleblower Commission in submission to Senate Inquiry
Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has continued her call for the Government to legislate an independent whistleblower protection commission.
February 10, 2023
Stronger Communities Programme now open for Expressions of Interest
Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has encouraged eligible community organisations and local governments to come forward with great ideas that would encourage and support participation in local projects and contribute to vibrant and viable communities.
February 6, 2023
Haines announces political sponsorship of Iranian political prisoners
Independent Federal Member for Indi, Dr Helen Haines MP has announced that she is undertaking political sponsorship of three prisoners in Iran facing execution, in a bid to increase the pressure on the Iranian Government to save them from the death penalty.
February 6, 2023
Haines and McCurdy demand better support for Falls Creek businesses from Victorian Government
Independent Federal Member for Indi, Dr Helen Haines MP and Victorian Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy have united in a call to the Victorian Government to boost support for businesses affected by the Bogong High Plains Road landslide.