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Since 2018, Ali Cupper has been the proud Independent Member for Mildura – a dynamic slice of Victoria full of diverse people, places and ideas.
With her roots planted firmly in the magnificent region she now proudly represents, Ali aims to fight for all people in her electorate – from the banks of the Mighty Murray River, to the proud farmers of the Millewa and Mallee.
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The Victorian government needs to consult and negotiate., not be cruel, controlling and punitive
Take care of yourself, Ali. You are doing a wonderful job for us.
Thankgod I got my haircut when I did 2 years I felt like a new woman haha now to another 2 years plus lets do this!! Why isn't there auditioning for Cousin It!! 🤣🤣
What about Swimming pools and waterparks
Can 10 people stay the night?
Does people need to vaccinated to get nails or hair done?
Is this my okay centre too
Very frazzled
Play centre
You are doing great work Ali, thank you so much
Thank you
Stay safe Ali.
What about clients?
Havale Oresti-Katsantonis
Rachel Freeman
Tiarna Tim Murtle Curtis
Taylah Bolitho-Box
Ryan Casey
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Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
1 hour ago
🗞 Press Release - Pub rule fails pub test 🗞
THE State Government has refused to acknowledge that small businesses will suffer due to a lack of clear communication about vaccination requirements.
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Member for Mildura Ali Cupper was advised this morning by a government representative that new directions for workers would be issued tonight.
.
The advice given was that the new directions would state that staff at regional Victorian cafes, restaurants and hair and beauty salons would need to be double-dose vaccinated in order to serve customers.
.
A failure to meet this requirement means businesses either revert to previous restrictions, or hold off opening until enough staff are double-dosed to make re-opening viable.
.
Member for Mildura Ali Cupper said the Government has failed to make its intentions clear, and its failure to provide a compromise is reckless and inexcusable.
.
“The government should have explicitly outlined that the full vaccination requirements applied to both customers and staff,” Ms Cupper said.
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“They didn’t, yet our small businesses are the ones getting punished for the government’s failure to communicate a basic, yet important distinction.
.
“Calling for all staff to be fully vaccinated at the 11th hour is an unreasonable expectation, particularly given the hell our business community has been through these last 20 months.”
.
The availability of the vaccine due to supply and eligibility factors, particularly for teenage workers, also makes reaching Friday’s deadline an impossibility for many.
.
“It’s incredibly demoralising for our business community that while we are opening up, the goal posts have changed, and first-dosed workers have to remain at home because they’re still awaiting their second-dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in coming weeks,” she said.
.
“The government isn’t being reasonable here, businesses are doing the right thing, staff are getting vaccinated, and will be fully vaccinated in a matter of time.
.
“The government should consider a flexible approach as we emerge from lockdown, as its zero tolerance on this matter is hurting, not helping our community.” ... See MoreSee Less
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Teachers have until November 26th as do many other workers. Why the change at the last minute for hospitality? This about face is disgraceful but typical of the no consultation Victoria Government. Punish, punish is all they know.
Well said, Ali.
Dictator Dan pleases himself what he does he's not accountable to anyone he's been getting his pay for last 2 years no problem.Even when he's not working.
Brittany Spencer not extended 😫
Crystal House-Prowse
It's a act of anti discrimination an illigle for company's to reject new employees that havent been vaccinated to work why are you not doing right thing an telling the truth
Tiarna Tim Murtle Curtis
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The Victorian government needs to consult and negotiate., not be cruel, controlling and punitive
Take care of yourself, Ali. You are doing a wonderful job for us.
Thankgod I got my haircut when I did 2 years I felt like a new woman haha now to another 2 years plus lets do this!! Why isn't there auditioning for Cousin It!! 🤣🤣
What about Swimming pools and waterparks
Can 10 people stay the night?
Does people need to vaccinated to get nails or hair done?
Is this my okay centre too
Very frazzled
Play centre
You are doing great work Ali, thank you so much
Thank you
Stay safe Ali.
What about clients?
Havale Oresti-Katsantonis
Rachel Freeman
Tiarna Tim Murtle Curtis
Taylah Bolitho-Box
Ryan Casey
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
1 hour ago
🗞 Press Release - Pub rule fails pub test 🗞
THE State Government has refused to acknowledge that small businesses will suffer due to a lack of clear communication about vaccination requirements.
.
Member for Mildura Ali Cupper was advised this morning by a government representative that new directions for workers would be issued tonight.
.
The advice given was that the new directions would state that staff at regional Victorian cafes, restaurants and hair and beauty salons would need to be double-dose vaccinated in order to serve customers.
.
A failure to meet this requirement means businesses either revert to previous restrictions, or hold off opening until enough staff are double-dosed to make re-opening viable.
.
Member for Mildura Ali Cupper said the Government has failed to make its intentions clear, and its failure to provide a compromise is reckless and inexcusable.
.
“The government should have explicitly outlined that the full vaccination requirements applied to both customers and staff,” Ms Cupper said.
.
“They didn’t, yet our small businesses are the ones getting punished for the government’s failure to communicate a basic, yet important distinction.
.
“Calling for all staff to be fully vaccinated at the 11th hour is an unreasonable expectation, particularly given the hell our business community has been through these last 20 months.”
.
The availability of the vaccine due to supply and eligibility factors, particularly for teenage workers, also makes reaching Friday’s deadline an impossibility for many.
.
“It’s incredibly demoralising for our business community that while we are opening up, the goal posts have changed, and first-dosed workers have to remain at home because they’re still awaiting their second-dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in coming weeks,” she said.
.
“The government isn’t being reasonable here, businesses are doing the right thing, staff are getting vaccinated, and will be fully vaccinated in a matter of time.
.
“The government should consider a flexible approach as we emerge from lockdown, as its zero tolerance on this matter is hurting, not helping our community.” ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Teachers have until November 26th as do many other workers. Why the change at the last minute for hospitality? This about face is disgraceful but typical of the no consultation Victoria Government. Punish, punish is all they know.
Well said, Ali.
Dictator Dan pleases himself what he does he's not accountable to anyone he's been getting his pay for last 2 years no problem.Even when he's not working.
Brittany Spencer not extended 😫
Crystal House-Prowse
It's a act of anti discrimination an illigle for company's to reject new employees that havent been vaccinated to work why are you not doing right thing an telling the truth
Tiarna Tim Murtle Curtis
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
2 hours ago
3 new cases in Gol Gol.
Stay safe. Get vaccinated. ... See MoreSee Less
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Helen Jean Munro
Cindy Andrews
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 hours ago
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Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
4 hours ago
Koori Vaccination Clinic Mildura ... See MoreSee Less
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The Victorian government needs to consult and negotiate., not be cruel, controlling and punitive
Take care of yourself, Ali. You are doing a wonderful job for us.
Thankgod I got my haircut when I did 2 years I felt like a new woman haha now to another 2 years plus lets do this!! Why isn't there auditioning for Cousin It!! 🤣🤣
What about Swimming pools and waterparks
Can 10 people stay the night?
Does people need to vaccinated to get nails or hair done?
Is this my okay centre too
Very frazzled
Play centre
You are doing great work Ali, thank you so much
Thank you
Stay safe Ali.
What about clients?
Havale Oresti-Katsantonis
Rachel Freeman
Tiarna Tim Murtle Curtis
Taylah Bolitho-Box
Ryan Casey
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
1 hour ago
🗞 Press Release - Pub rule fails pub test 🗞
THE State Government has refused to acknowledge that small businesses will suffer due to a lack of clear communication about vaccination requirements.
.
Member for Mildura Ali Cupper was advised this morning by a government representative that new directions for workers would be issued tonight.
.
The advice given was that the new directions would state that staff at regional Victorian cafes, restaurants and hair and beauty salons would need to be double-dose vaccinated in order to serve customers.
.
A failure to meet this requirement means businesses either revert to previous restrictions, or hold off opening until enough staff are double-dosed to make re-opening viable.
.
Member for Mildura Ali Cupper said the Government has failed to make its intentions clear, and its failure to provide a compromise is reckless and inexcusable.
.
“The government should have explicitly outlined that the full vaccination requirements applied to both customers and staff,” Ms Cupper said.
.
“They didn’t, yet our small businesses are the ones getting punished for the government’s failure to communicate a basic, yet important distinction.
.
“Calling for all staff to be fully vaccinated at the 11th hour is an unreasonable expectation, particularly given the hell our business community has been through these last 20 months.”
.
The availability of the vaccine due to supply and eligibility factors, particularly for teenage workers, also makes reaching Friday’s deadline an impossibility for many.
.
“It’s incredibly demoralising for our business community that while we are opening up, the goal posts have changed, and first-dosed workers have to remain at home because they’re still awaiting their second-dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in coming weeks,” she said.
.
“The government isn’t being reasonable here, businesses are doing the right thing, staff are getting vaccinated, and will be fully vaccinated in a matter of time.
.
“The government should consider a flexible approach as we emerge from lockdown, as its zero tolerance on this matter is hurting, not helping our community.” ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Teachers have until November 26th as do many other workers. Why the change at the last minute for hospitality? This about face is disgraceful but typical of the no consultation Victoria Government. Punish, punish is all they know.
Well said, Ali.
Dictator Dan pleases himself what he does he's not accountable to anyone he's been getting his pay for last 2 years no problem.Even when he's not working.
Brittany Spencer not extended 😫
Crystal House-Prowse
It's a act of anti discrimination an illigle for company's to reject new employees that havent been vaccinated to work why are you not doing right thing an telling the truth
Tiarna Tim Murtle Curtis
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
2 hours ago
3 new cases in Gol Gol.
Stay safe. Get vaccinated. ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Helen Jean Munro
Cindy Andrews
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 hours ago
Nice work, Christie Centre peeps 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
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