LOCAL State MP Emma Kealy has become the new deputy leader of the Nationals following a vote by her colleagues on Monday.<\/p>\n
A special meeting was held of National Party MPs following the resignation of Euroa MP and previous Deputy Leader Steph Ryan\u00a0 last week.<\/p>\n
Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh congratulated Ms Kealy on her selection, adding the new leadership team will waste no time getting to work ahead of the November State Election.<\/p>\n
\u201cEmma has a strong reputation as a dedicated local advocate who will go above and beyond to secure the very best for the people of Lowan, which is an energy I know she\u2019ll bring as Deputy Leader,\u201d Mr Walsh said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs Shadow Minister, Emma has played a crucial role in leading the Liberals\u2019 and Nationals\u2019 response to support Victorians to recover and rebuild from the COVID pandemic.<\/p>\n
\u201cA former CEO of Edenhope hospital with a strong background in the health sector, Emma also brings a wealth of invaluable skills to her Shadow responsibilities as we continue to build our positive plan to fix Victoria\u2019s health crisis,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Ms Kealy was elected as the Member for Lowan for The Nationals in 2014.<\/p>\n
The Lowan electorate contains a large part of Ararat Rural City including Willaura, Moyston, Pomonal and Lake Bolac.<\/p>\n
Ms Kealy said she was excited by her new role.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have been a fierce advocate for country Victoria all of my life,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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