Families are the beating heart of our communities.
I’ve seen it firsthand – nothing brings life to society like thriving families connecting and supporting each other.
I’ve always believed government’s most sacred responsibility lies in nurturing environments where families can flourish.
But lately, I’ve been hearing from so many Victorian parents struggling with the soaring costs of everyday essentials.
What used to be routine grocery trips now require careful planning, with tough choices about what stays in the cart and what doesn’t.
In Parliament this month, I spoke against the new emergency services levy that will hit our farming families with increases of up to 150 percent.
This couldn’t come at a worse time – when families are already stretching every dollar during this cost-of-living crisis.
Despite our opposition, the levy passed, and I worry about how these costs will eventually find their way to your family’s dinner table.
Growing up, I watched my mother make countless quiet sacrifices for our family.
She made every dollar count – a lesson I see reflected in homes across Victoria.
Parents are natural problem solvers, finding creative ways to provide for their children while balancing tight budgets.
These kitchen-table economists mirror the Liberal Party’s commitment to responsible economic management.
Building on this foundation of stability, I am equally dedicated to fostering secure communities, particularly by fighting family violence – so that every child grows up in a safe home with better educational outcomes.
Victorian families shouldn’t be just an afterthought in policy decisions, but the very reason behind them.
Renee Heath,
Eastern Victoria Region MP
Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Shadow Assistant Minister for Family Violence
