John Forrest MP

LABOR’S PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE REBATE CUTS WILL HURT WORKING FAMILIES IN MALLEE

The Nationals Federal Member for Mallee John Forrest said the decision by the Gillard Government to make private health insurance more expensive was a direct attack on his constituents and threatened public hospital overload in western Victoria. “The legislation to means-test the private health insurance rebate is another broken promise by Julia G... read more

GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS EXIT GRANT ACT OF GRACE RESOLUTION

      The Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie and Member for Mallee John Forrest have welcomed Federal Government support of Act of Grace eligibility for farm exit grant farmers who exchanged property sale contracts prior to 10 August 2011.   Mr Forrest seconded the original private members resolution that culminated in ... read more