Senator McKenzie asks the Minister for Defence, Senator Johnston (representing the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development) to outline how the government's investment in vital infrastructure projects, like the East West Link in Victoria,...Read more

Senator McKenzie speaks on the Teaching and Learning—Maximising our investment in Australian schools report tabled by the senate Education and Employment References committee. The report is available at: http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary...Read more Read more

Senator McKenzie asks Employment Minster Eric Abetz about the proposed compulsory examination powers of a re-established Australian Building and Construction Commission and proposed legislated safeguards for persons examined by the ABCC. Read more

Senator McKenzie speaks on the unacceptable decision by ABC management to cut regional radio services, including static investment in these vital services to regional communities while diverting resources to Sydney. Read more

Senator McKenzie speaks on Victorian Labor Leader, Daniel Andrew's 'Dirty Half Dozen'—six Victorian Labor candidates who are beneficiaries of dirty union slush funds.Read more

Senator McKenzie asks Minister Abetz, in representing Trade Minister Andrew Robb in the senate, on the benefits of the China-Australia free trade agreement to agriculture and Victorian farmers.Read more

Senator McKenzie delivers speech on the benefits of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) to Victorian farmers and agriculture.Read more

Senator McKenzie asks the Minister for Employment Eric Abetz about a recent Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate report, which investigated the unexplained abandonment of litigation involving the Victorian Desalination Plant and other matters.Read more

Discussing the China FTA and the Abbott-Truss government's focus on getting the best deal possible for Australia's farmers and agricultural industry Read more

Senator McKenzie outlines the government's concerns at Labor's opposition to providing $7 million in additional funding for boarding facilities for Indigenous and disadvantaged students.   Read more

Senator McKenzie speaks on the Abbott-Truss government's Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014. Senator McKenzie chaired the senate inquiry into the legislation. Read more

Senator McKenzie questions Minister for Employment, Eric Abetz, about union corruption and criminal activity in the building and construction industry particularly in her home state of Victoria. Read more

Senator McKenzie questions Minister for Employment, Eric Abetz, on need to reestablish the Australian Building and Construction Commission to address rogue and corrupt operators in the industry. Read more

Speaking to Sky's David Speers about the federal government's higher education reformsRead more

Discussing the Australian curriculum review, the Abbott-Truss government's Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda and the proposed higher education reforms. Read more