O’Brien to lead Victorian Nationals

Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, has been elected unopposed as Leader of The Victorian Nationals after Peter Walsh recently advised the party room he would step down.

Mr O’Brien has issued a statement on his election to the top job and assuring the people of his electorate Gippsland South that his new role will in no way affect his dedication to his electorate.

“It is the greatest honour to have been elected as Leader of The Nationals,” Mr O’Brien said.

“For over 100 years, The Nationals have served the interests of rural and regional Victoria. That will not change.”

“I want to assure the people of Gippsland South that my responsibilities to my electorate will always come first.

“I will continue to ensure I remain available and accessible to anyone in need of assistance with state government-related matters right across Gippsland South.

“I entered politics because I have always believed rural and regional people get a raw deal. 

“Both as leader of our great party and as the State Member for Gippsland South, I will fight every day for country people like us to get a fair go.

“I look forward to working with our Deputy Emma Kealy and the rest of the team to continue serving Gippsland South as well as the people of the rest of rural and regional Victoria.”