Regional Victoria will benefit from $1 billion investment in regional higher education

Students and businesses in regional Victoria would benefit from the Government’s investment of $1 billion in regional higher education since 2016. Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the Liberal and Nationals Government provided an additional $400 million for regional and rural higher education in its recent Job-ready Graduates package. Senator McKenzie said students in…

NSW-Vic border closure: One size doesn’t fit all

Simplified cross-border access for farmers, freight operators and local communities need to be maintained, argues Bridget McKenzie. BRIDGET McKENZIE, The Weekly Times July 13, 2020 THERE would be few people who don’t feel genuine concern for Melbourne and agree closing off affected COVID-19 areas is the right move. Isolated outbreaks require swift, decisive action on…