AN emotional new Member for Mildura Jade Benham says she is both humbled and honoured by the faith shown in her by voters in the electorate.

In her maiden speech in the Victorian Parliament late Tuesday, Ms Benham said she had been overwhelmed by the support of voters who had given her a great sense of expectation that it was now time to get to work.

Ms Benham, who lives on an almond farm in Rob...