*This letter was posted on this website with the permission of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA).* 25 November 2014 James Spigelman AC QC Chairman (ABC Board) ABC Ultimo Centre GPO Box 9994 SYDNEY NSW 2001 Dear Mr Spigelman, ABC's Bush Telegraph Program I write in relation to the recently announced cuts to the ABC…
Senator McKENZIE (Victoria) (17:26): I am very proud to rise to speak to the government's response to the Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations References Committee report Teaching and Learning—Maximising our investment in Australian schools. I was one of the senators, with Senator Back and others, who contributed to this report. As Senator Back's contribution…
Senator McKENZIE (Victoria) (16:33): I rise to speak on this matter of public importance. A vote for the state Coalition Government on Saturday in Victoria will deliver strong environmental policies to address climate change and safeguard natural resources in Victoria. What we have before us is proof from the Greens that they struggle to understand…
Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie has written to ABC Board Chairman Jim Spigelman criticising the cuts to ABC rural and regional services. The ABC revealed on Monday that over 400 people will lose their jobs as a result of Federal Government funding cuts. Amongst a number of sweeping changes, five regional radio stations will be closed,…