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8/5/08	Ingram welcomes $6 million school funding, but more needed
30/4/08	VicForests firewood ads are an insult to woodcutters: Ingram
22/4/08	Ingram calls on Senate inquiry to address builders’ warranty
20/4/08	Step forward on CDL: Ingram
17/4/08	Last call for Victoria to back container deposit legislation
12/4/08	Ingram calls on government to support the timber industry
12/4/08	Dairy industry must become drumMUSTER compliant: Ingram
25/3/08	RSPCA again shows contempt for Gippsland: Ingram
9/3/08	Rudd’s head still in the mud on political corruption: Ingram
4/3/08	Ingram calls on Premier Brumby to back container deposits
4/3/08	Ingram calls for better protection of coastguard volunteers
15/2/08	Timber industry must be given security for growth: Ingram
11/2/08	Ingram calls for school upgrade funding to be released
11/2/08	Ingram slams rate and water charge leg-up for power industry
11/2/08	Ingram welcomes establishment of Snowy Scientific Committee
22/1/08	Good decision on Next G switch off: Ingram
21/1/08	Ingram again tackles container deposit legislation
17/1/08	Ingram slams negative tourism publicity
16/1/08	State government must act on home warranty insurance: Ingram
17/12/07	Snowy Hydro should remain in public hands: Ingram
13/12/07	Ingram welcomes belated Snowy Water Licence five-year review
11/12/07	Public schools no place for PPPs: Ingram
8/12/07	Ingram welcomes $1.3 million for local schools
7/12/07	Builders warranty insurance a failure: Ingram
29/11/07	Government must address Latrobe Valley power inequities: Ingram
26/11/07	Ingram stands alone on protecting rural electricity users
25/11/07	Aboriginal Heritage Act causing development delays
16/11/07	Ingram welcomes $50m coalition commitment for Snowy River
14/11/07	Ingram seeks Telstra guarantee on Next G coverage
13/11/07	Ingram seeks state support for local sports foundation
5/11/07	Vale Peter Andren
5/11/07	Inaugural Heyfield camp oven festival a great weekend: Ingram
31/11/07	Government dumping of reports a disgrace: Ingram
17/10/07	Ingram acts on Stratford community road safety concerns
15/10/07	Ingram supports Dargo planning concerns
13/10/07	Ingram to attend planning meeting at Dargo
3/10/07	Ingram calls for retention of key public payphones
2/10/07	Ingram calls for low interest loans to assist struggling businesses
6/9/07	Ingram calls on Feds to support Snowy flows
28/8/07	Snowy flows anniversary - celebration or commiseration?
22/8/07	Wreath laying planned in memory of Snowy River flows
13/8/07	Ingram supports reduction in pokie machines
8/8/07	Ingram calls for review of flood assistance criteria
1/8/07	Envestra refuses to take responsibility on road damage: Ingram
30/7/07	Ingram welcomes Brumby as Victorian Premier
25/7/07	Ingram welcomes oncology and dialysis unit funding
23/7/07	Ingram supports Bastion Point in submission to EES
20/7/07	Ingram calls for supplies to Licola residents
19/7/07	Ingram seeks commitment on restoration of flood damaged rivers
5/7/07	Ingram working on flood recovery
6/6/07	Country cemetery trusts urged to make submissions
6/6/07	Ingram welcomes ‘Coota boat ramp progress
23/5/07	Many left out in cold this winter: Ingram
23/5/07	Snowy community will not stand for a government snow job  - Ingram
9/5/07	Put the full details of water plan on the table: Ingram
2/5/07	Budget misses key local projects: Ingram
1/5/07	Ingram welcomes support for rural youth inquiry recommendations
20/4/07	Ingram raises constitutional concerns regarding the federal water takeover
16/4/07	Freight network buyback a lesson in privatisation failure: Ingram
12/4/07	Ingram heads meeting on UDF concerns
12/4/07	Ingram supports state’s bush nursing centres
12/4/07	Ingram urges submissions to bushfire inquiry
30/307	Ingram pursuing BRHS ambulance cost blowout
27/3/07	Ingram welcomes Steedman and Gooding report release
26/3/07	Ingram tackling European wasps
26/03/07	Firewood cutters must have access: Ingram
15/3/07	Police staffing concerns raised in Parliament
14/3/07	Ingram calls for immediate action on Lakes Entrance bar
9/3/07	$700,000 payout to protesters a disgrace: Ingram
5/3/07	Ingram seeks clarification on potential MDB issues
1/3/07	Ingram seeks to give powers back to Parliamentary committees
21/2/07	Nats sell out for a few pieces of silver: Ingram
21/2/07	Ingram seeks assistance for tourism/hospitality businesses
12/02/07	Ingram backs Gippsland farmers on Latrobe aquifer
10/2/07	Ingram intervenes on Knob Reserve future
6/2/07	Fed’s cherry picking on water is not in national interest: Ingram
5/2/07	Ingram calls for permanent mobile coverage in Buchan district
21/1/07	Ingram welcomes fire funding, but more needed
20/1/07	Fires show false economy of current fire regimes: Ingram
16/1/07	Ingram calls for open season on wood ducks
15/1/07	Ingram works on fire recovery for affected communities
19/12/06	East Gippsland open for tourism: Ingram
4/12/06	Election proves support for Bastion Point boat ramp: Ingram
30/11/06	Government must evict timber protesters: Ingram
21/11/06	“Thumbs down” to the negative Nats campaign: Ingram
21/11/06	Nationals will destroy the Gippsland Lakes: Ingram
16/11/06	Road funding important for the region: Ingram
13/11/06	Future of the timber industry vital to our region: Ingram
10/11/06	Maffra schools upgrade a priority: Ingram
10/11/06	Ingram remains committed to Gippsland Lakes health
8/11/06	Ingram vows to fight for quality health system
6/11/06	Each way Nats told to come clean: Ingram
1/11/06	Rail, another privatisation failure: Ingram
30/10/06	Local police numbers stretched: Ingram
27/10/06	Tourism infrastructure investment must be improved: Ingram
18/10/06	Labor financially indebted to the “waste club”: Ingram
17/10/06	Ingram welcomes Liberal’s commitment to CDL
17/10/06	Government must build Bastion Point boat ramp in first year
11/10/06	Ingram to recontest the state election for Gippsland East
6/10/06	Ingram fights for Victorian schools disability funding
3/1/0/06	RSPCA must give money back: Ingram
27/9/06	VFF supports taking even more of Gippsland’s water: Ingram
22/9/06	Ingram calls on company to change power outage
21/9/06	Nats finally acknowledge disclosure rules are inadequate: Ingram
20/9/06	Nats lead secret slush fund pack: Ingram
18/9/06	Government must address specialist health crisis : Ingram
15/9/06	Constituent surveys an invaluable tool: Ingram
8/9/06	CGHS service downgrade now inevitable: Ingram
7/9/06	Government must intervene in firewood fiasco: Ingram
1/9/06	Ingram calls on parties to protect Gippsland’s timber industry
25/8/06	Bullock Island facility meeting “positive”: Ingram
21/8/06	Ingram to meet on RMIT concerns
14/8/06	Regional telecommunications critical: Ingram
3/8/06	Snowy Hydro pollution incident: Ingram
20/7/06	State Government should confront the waste club: Ingram
18/7/06	$6 million Gippsland Lakes funding welcomed: Ingram
13/7/06	Ingram working to retain paediatricians at CGHS
10/7/06	PPPs have no place in public education: Ingram
5/7/06	OFOF tax liability to be covered by government: Ingram
23/6/06	Omeo Highway meeting positive: Ingram
21/6/06	Ingram supports liberals push for referendum on bill of rights
16/6/06	Ingram calls on Premier to address timber issues
15/6/06	Ingram seeks meeting for local paediatricians
9/6/06	Governments now need to address Snowy’s future: Ingram
8/6/06	State Government should fund ash salvage road damage: Ingram
6/6/06	Ingram to introduce Private Member’s Bill to keep Snowy in public hands
31/5/06	Snowy sale opposition gaining momentum: Ingram
15/5/06	Funding places doubt over research facility future: Ingram
12/5/06	State Government fails workers on OFOF payment tax: Ingram
11/5/06	Snowy River environmental flows being compromised: Ingram
5/5/06	NSW Parliament to investigate Snowy privatisation: Ingram
24/4/06	PS Curlip support welcome: Ingram
13/4/06	Sambar deer numbers must be reduced: Ingram
11/4/06	Ingram calls on commitment against African Lovegrass
6/4/06	Ingram congratulates Lifeline on fundraising sleep-out
5/4/06	Ingram raises CGHS concerns in Parliament
27/3/06	Ingram supports home educators to amend education bill
22/3/06	Government confirm Snowy compensation liability: Ingram
21/3/06	Ingram supports Hall in Upper House comments
17/3/06	Ingram restates opposition to Games waste
24/2/06	Snowy Hydro compensation could be up to $500 million: Ingram
20/2/06	Gippsland East Emergency Services boost
2/2/06	TV transmission problems from Mount Taylor being monitored
18/1/06	Lakes voluntary buy-back a success: Ingram
18/12/05	NSW selling out national heritage, irrigators and environment: Ingram
12/12/05	Wulgulmerang gains $88,000 for new community facility
2/12/05	Snowy Hydro privatisation would be a disaster: Ingram
30/11/05	Ingram opposed to new lifejacket regulations
29/11/05	Ingram: time for State Government to act on firewood
14/11/05	East Gippsland projects funded in provincial statement: Ingram
3/11/05	Walsh is the sell-out expert: Ingram
3/11/05	Joint effort continues on Lakes’ sand issues
3/11/05	Ingram pushing for better facilities at Coongulla, Glenmaggie, Dargo
25/10/05	McGauran must address country of origin labelling: Ingram
16/10/05	Lifejacket changes are more “nanny state” regulation: Ingram
22/9/05	Ingram urges government to commit to infrastructure projects
15/9/05	Paynesville ambulance announcement welcomed: Ingram
9/9/05	Telstra shareholding federal MPs must abstain: Ingram
5/9/05	Time for government to abandon Native vegetation framework: Ingram
5/9/05	Nuisance telemarketing on the rise: Ingram
31/8/05	National Meals on Wheels Day celebrated
28/8/05	Government must guarantee parks services: Ingram
24/8/05	Bastion Point boat ramp decision welcomed: Ingram
18/8/05	Ingram condemns Nationals on Telstra capitulation
12/8/05	Ingram backs better insurance for builders
9/8/05	Ingram blasts Liberal Party's secret donations push
21/7/05	Ingram seeks assurance on viability of Lakes Entrance bar
21/7/05	Independents call for end to Racial and Religious Tolerance Bill
21/7/05	Ingram condemns proposed DPI job losses in far east
1/7/05	Ingram welcomes incentives for reliable electricity
1/7/05	Ingram seeks assurances for firewood cutters
16/6/05	Sad day for our heritage: Ingram
10/6/05	Local demand for speciality timbers must be met: Ingram
3/6/05	Ingram: Government shows double standards on cattle ban
25/5/05	Ingram condemns government on Alpine grazing decision
18/5/05	Ryan's comments disappointing and unhelpful: Ingram
16/5/05	Government forces sale of Cann River mill : Ingram
13/505	Ingram checks progress on Snowy River flow works
10/5/05	Cape Conran boat ramp safety must be addressed
4/5/05	City-centric RSPCA has gone to the dogs: Ingram
2/5/05	Snowy Hydro shows its contempt of government water licence agreements: Ingram
25/4/05	Ingram supports land tax motion in Parliament
4/4/05	Bairnsdale / Paynesville gas maps on display
4/4/05	Send “Ranger Bear” back home: Ingram
1/4/05	Ingram calls for review of Maffra planning amendment
29/3/05	Independents stand up for rural electricity consumers: Ingram
18/3/05	Independent MP to oppose national electricity reforms
4/3/05	Ingram pushing for local timber jobs
3/3/05	Privatisation of electricity a disaster for remote communities: Ingram
24/2/05	Ryan missing from Parliament again: Independents
22/2/05	Wishy-washy Nats finally answer on Scoresby: Ingram
15/2/05	Gas rollout progressing well: Ingram
9/2/05	Supporting changing lanes: Ingram
3/2/05	Commonsense on life jackets: Ingram
18/1/05	Red Cross leaves local volunteers bleeding
20/12/04	End of year comment
6/12/04	Ingram welcomes land tax exemptions, but calls for wider concessions
24/11/04	Ingram takes ammonium nitrate concerns to the Prime Minister
19/11/04	Ingram demands further consultation on OH&S legislation
16/11/04	Minister must address public housing issues: Ingram
10/11/04	Free trade agreement is threat to water market: Ingram
7/11/04	It’s time for “glass jaw Pete” to answer the question: Ingram
29/10/04	Liberals comments on tolls is economic lunacy
27/10/04	Ingram warns of chain letter scam
26/10/04	Ingram calls on state to match Great Alpine Road funding
21/10/04	Gippsland Lakes black bream stocks in crisis
13/10/04	Ingram welcomes Bass stocking of Snowy River
10/10/04	Explosive regulations miss the target
7/10/04	Ongoing effort to resolve BRHS funding
17/9/04	Ingram raises HACC service concerns in Parliament
15/9/04	Ingram calls on federal candidates to tackle council funding
3/9/04	Great Alpine Road working group formed
26/8/04	Ingram / McGauran team up for Omeo bus trip
26//8/04	Ingram calls on Parliament to investigate rural inequities
18/8/04	Freight Australia sale a “wasted opportunity” says Ingram
3/8/04	Ingram calls for tighter gaming controls
28/7/04	Feral animal control announcement welcomed
28/7/04	Petition organised against vehicle registration fee rise
27/7/04	New rural campus announced for East Gippsland
23/7/04	MAV figures prove country subsidises city
21/7/04	Ingram seeks adequate parking assurance with development
16/7/04	Ingram welcomes progress on ‘Coota boat ramp project
7/7/04	Ingram to pursue answers on natural gas reticulation
30/6/04	Pine plantation ruling gives community hope
29/6/04	Ingram welcomes Lakes Entrance bar recommendations
25/6/04	Ingram encourages interest in ADSL broadband register
23/6/04	Ingram welcomes extra water for Snowy River
18/6/04	Ryan at odds with election watchdog
11/6/04	Ingram pushes for Omeo Highway upgrade
9/6/04	Political parties show double standards on corruption
29/5/04	Ingram demands action on wild dogs
29/504	Ingram questions rating inequity in Parliament
11/5/04	Ingram welcomes Auditor-General's investigation
28/4/04	Ingram invites community to celebrate return of train
28/4/04	Ingram leads delegation to Health Minister
14/4/04	Community rallies behind hospital petition
14/4/04	Ingram supports GM moratorium
7/4/04	Nats should first apologise for selling us out: Ingram
2/4/04	Ingram condemns Road Management Bill
22/3/04	Community urged to support hospital petition
18/3/04	Ingram urges farmers to support new rural zones
12/3/04	Government must show commitment to timber industry
5/3/04	Ingram calls for major towns to be reticulated
17/2/04	Ingram calls for gas plant concerns to be addressed
3/2/04	Ingram blasts secret political donations
29/1/04	Statewide support for Will legislation changes
19/1/04	Where there's a Will, there's a relative
12/1/04	Where's the economic benefit from Commonwealth Games?
19/12/03	Season's greetings from Craig Ingram
11/12/03	Ingram calls on Federal Minister to address road funding issues
18/11/03	Ingram supports legislation to ensure recreational-only fishing
24/10/03	Ingram speaks at international environmental conference CLICK HERE to view the summit paper " East Gippsland : Burned at the Political Stake"
23/10/03	Freight Australia sale discussions amidst passenger train delay
2/10/03	Ingram seeks tighter plantation controls
23/9/03	MP queries Freight Australia donations
22/9/03	Ingram seeks meeting on day care centre cuts
17/9/03	Community disadvantaged over train delay says Ingram
10/9/03	Ingram calls for amendments to Child Employment Bill
29/8/03	Dutson Downs petition at electorate office
28/8/03	Interim bushfire report released CLICK HERE to view the report
22/8/03	McGauran ignores Gippsland on Telstra sale
18/8/03	Ingram seeks clarification on changes to special educational needs
13/8/03	Electorate survey launched
22/7/03	Ingram pressures government to honor its commitment
14/7/03	Ingram congratulates Patties Pies on expansion
6/6/03	Natural gas reticulation remains high priority
6/5/03	Gippsland East fares well in tight State Budget
2/5/03	Ingram raises issues in bushfire inquiry submission CLICK HERE to view Craig's submission
30/4/03	Ingram seeks commitment from Premier on insurance
16/4/03	Builders in turmoil over insurance crisis
8/4/03	Drought declaration process absurd: Ingram
8/4/03	Government shows double standards in compensation
3/4/03	Ingram welcomes sign-off on recreational-only fishing zones
28/3/03	Ingram in push for insurance claim thresholds
28/3/03	Easter trading unaffected in Gippsland East electorate
20/3/03	Bushfire recovery concerns raised in Parliament
18/3/03	Inquiry is a whitewash: Ingram
7/3/03	Disaster recognition long overdue
28/2/03	Bushfire report welcomed, but overdue
17/2/03	Ingram calls for more adequate CFA funding - CLICK HERE to view the "Submission to the fire services review"
2/2/03	Urgent issues for ministerial taskforce
28/1/03	Combined effort averts disaster
21/1/03	Praise for firefighters and volunteers
22/11/02	Ingram: Nats and Labor in secret deal
22/11/02	Education services need upgrade
15/11/02	Ingram: road funding overhaul needed
15/11/02	Ingram: education a key issue in Lakes
13/11/02	Ingram: natural gas reticulation must go wider
12/11/02	Ingram: water security a priority
11/11/02	Irrigation support needed
11/11/02	Ingram committed to safer entrance
11/11/02	Ingram committed to sustainable timber industry
7/11/02	Craig Ingram congratulates Dormit Industries
6/11/02	Ingram to re-nominate for Gippsland East
28/10/02	Ingram and Savage Condemn Early Election
18/10/02	Ingram welcomes new Mitchell River National Park and secures better management for Parks
10/10/02	Ingram forces vote on fixed terms
13/9/02	Ingram calls on Nats to come clean
28/8/02	The Snowy Flows at last - historic day for Australia
25/8/02	Forest management a burning issue
22/8/02	Ingram calls for permanent fox bounty
22/8/02	Ingram slams "blatant scare mongering"
12/8/02	Urgent need for parks infrastructure
31/7/02	River health before profits - CLICK HERE to view the submission "21st Century Melbourne: a WaterSmart City, Strategy Directions Report" (MS Word doc)
15/7/02	Solution to roads crisis - CLICK HERE to view the submission "Road Standards and the Legal Duties of Road Authorities" (MS Word doc)
8/702	Ingram makes strong submission on a burning issue - CLICK HERE to view the submission (MS Word doc)
30/6/02	Ingram says Parliament should be recalled to fix insurance crisis
28/6/02	Ingram welcomes final sign-off on Snowy flows
24/6/02	Ingram stands-up for Gippsland on firewood issue
20/6/02	Water resources review welcomed
20/6/02	Roads - Country will be hardest hit: Ingram
13/6/02	"Chroming" campaign misses the mark: Ingram
9/6/02	Ingram condemns Liberal Party "filibuster"
4/6/02	Ingram opposes double standards for politicians on junk mail
31/5/02	Insurance response "not enough": Ingram
29/5/02	Opportunity for fixed election dates goes begging
15/5/02	Ingram votes against Crimes Bill
15/5/02	Relief for community groups, now let's fix the rest: Ingram (Public Liability Insurance scheme)
7/5/02	Ingram welcomes budget announcements
1/5/02	Ingram welcomes fox bounty trial
19/4/02	Bairnsdale named as ideal location for VicForests office
17/4/02	Ingram introduces four year fixed-term bill
15/4/02	Bairnsdale train on track for June 2003
28/3/02	Ingram pushes independent approach to natural resource management decisions
28/3/02	Ingram welcomes progress report regarding Snowy corporatisation
27/3/02	Ingram calls for removal of ferry tolls
15/3/02	Call for removal of stamp duty on public liability insurance premiums
5/3/02	Heritage funding for Buchan Butter Factory
5/3/02	Historic Trestle Bridge gains $62,000 heritage funding
28/2/02	Ingram puts heat on Government to secure future for East Gippsland's timber communities
19/2/02	Ingram welcomes beginning of LPG price inquiry
19/2/02	Ingram vows to bring on four-year election terms
30/1/02	Ingram supports Nats insurance proposal
28/01/02	Craig Ingram to oppose National Parks legislation
21/01/02	Federal Government joins MP's call for adoption of accident insurance scheme
12/12/01	Scoot safe this Christmas
10/12/01	Ingram welcomes 22 local jobs in new program
10/12/01	Public meeting to discuss timber industry issues
30/11/01	Craig Ingram forces Government to take action on Bottled Gas Prices
28/11/01	Crime concerns raised in Parliament
27/11/01	Wellington Shire receives funds for local road safety improvements
25/11/01	Community Work Partnership Awards
14/11/01	Craig Ingram questions if lesbian IVF access is best use of taxpayers money
14/11/01	Condolence book presented
14/11/01	Welcome Decentralisation move
2/11/01	Decentralisation push
1/11/01	Country Energy pulls out
22/10/01	Recreational Fishing Disbursement
27/9/01	Snowy River - Ingram forces Bracks to consider South Australia by-pass on Snowy corporatisation
14/9/01	East Gippsland asked to show sympathy for USA Tragedy
21/8/01	Ingram opposes proposal to burden taxpayers With Election Campaigns Funding
21/8/01	Snowy River - Ingram welcomes South Australia sign up on Snowy Flows Deal
26/7/01	Wild Dog Expenditure
7/5/01	Ingram flushes out Minister on Weeds and Pests
13/2/01	Nowa Nowa accident
28/2/01	Starfish concern
8/2/01	Orbost Exhibition Centre grant
24/1/01	Orbost vandalism
17/1/01	East Gippsland health status
	$1.93 for Shire Roads
	Alpine Roads Joint Statement
	Aquaculture and Marine research
24/9/01	Bairnsdale Secondary College Campus concerns
	Bairnsdale Secondary College funding needed
	Call for Nationwide Personal Injury Scheme
	Cattle Overpass Funding
	Country Senior Citizens get better travel
	Crown Reserves grants
	Dargo Hall upgrade
	East Gippsland schools maintenance windfall
	FISAP funding for Swifts Creek
	FISAP funds release
	Flinders Street concerns
	Fruit bat problem
	Funding for caravan parks on crown land
	Funding for Dargo Hall
	Good news for country roads
	Greater CFA representation needed
	Healthy protection
	Increase Police numbers
	Independents Conference
	Ingram sticks by family tradition
	Insurance premiums concern
	Jacaranda House upgrade committment
	Local Bike Path funding
	Local farmers need to be included in trial
	Local History grants program
	Local sporting groups funding
	Melbourne City Council
	Melbourne Water review
	National Party - too little, too late
	Native vegetation
	New powers over farm lands
	Nicholson Street Gallery - $150,000 grant
	Not running as a federal candidate
	Orbost Bus interchange
	Paynesville, Lindenow bus facilities
	Pre-school Review welcomed
	Quarantine concerns
	Racing Clubs grants
	Redivision
	Regional Investment Fund push
	Relationships Bill
	Resign from ENRC
	Road Funding
	Rotomah Island
	Skate Park
	Snowy River - call for immediate sign-off
	Snowy River - There is no choice
	$1.4 million for Special School

page last edited: 08-May-2008