Tuesday, 17 March 2026

 Tim McCURDY (Ovens Valley) (13:01): I want to thank all those who joined me in support of the Wangaratta Black Dog Ride on Sunday. Supporting men’s mental health, depression and suicide is something we all need to do. Reaching out to a mate who you have not heard from for a while can be a phone call or a text that saves a life. The bikes included Harleys, ag-bikes, club bikes, Jap bikes, Indians and everything else in between. It was a sight to see. The only downside was when a rider came off on the dangerous Kiewa Valley Highway. The road is an absolute disgrace, and the Victorian government should hang its head in shame for allowing such an appalling failure of basic road maintenance. We do not need tunnels in regional Victoria and we do not need the pity; we just want our roads fixed. Thankfully the rider survived the crash with non-life-threatening injuries. Labor need to do the right thing, and if they cannot manage regional roads, find someone who can.