Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has slammed the Allan Labor Government for failing to deliver free period product vending machines to the Mildura electorate, saying it is yet another example of regional women being ignored.
“Outside of public schools, not a single vending machine has been installed in the Mildura electorate,” Ms Benham said.
“This Government claims to be tackling period poverty, yet it ignores one of the most disadvantaged regions in the state.”
“The Mildura electorate has some of the lowest incomes in Victoria, with personal, family and household earnings well below the state average. Many local families are already under extreme cost-of-living pressure, yet metropolitan areas are being prioritised while regional communities miss out.”
“It’s astounding that Melbourne stadiums and cultural venues now have free sanitary products, yet our communities, where the need is greater, are ignored.”
She called on the Minister for Women to immediately commit to installing vending machines in health clinics, schools, food banks and transport hubs across the Mildura electorate.
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