Regional Victoria
Rikkie-Lee TYRRELL (Northern Victoria) (09:49): Over the summer I took the time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors we have in the Northern Victoria Region. From rodeos to camping and fishing, my family and I took advantage of some of the amazing activities regional Victoria has offered for generations. Sadly, though, with the Australia Day celebrations as a prime example, minority groups are being appeased by our governments, destroying our regional Australian traditions and eroding the culture that makes this nation unique. Northern Victoria prides itself on being an accepting and welcoming Aussie culture, but it will not tolerate that being inclusive will cost us the celebrations and traditions we hold so dear – and nor should it. People are attracted to the north for what it has to offer, be it outdoor activities in our pristine environments or the amazing country events we hold to bring visitors and locals together. Our city-centric governments need to realise that it is regional Victoria, including my northern electorate, that keeps this state going.