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Roundtable with Greater Shepparton Civic and Business Leaders to Discuss $2 Billion Regional Accelerator Program

Media ReleasesWednesday, 13 April 2022

Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie, will be meeting civic and business leaders today in Greater Shepparton to discuss opportunities from the Budget’s $2 billion Regional Accelerator Program. “Shepparton is an important regional centre that is primed for growth, and that has local leadership and local vision to…

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Labor’s Funding to Slash Regional Communications?

Media ReleasesThursday, 7 April 2022

Following an announcement early this week by Anthony Albanese, Labor has to come clean to regional Australia about whether it will cut $155 million from regional telecommunications if elected. Regional Communications Minister, Senator Bridget McKenzie said today’s election pledge by Labor to deliver a $656 million regional communications package appears to amount to a significant…

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Sporting Schools keeping Indi youth active

Media ReleasesThursday, 7 April 2022

The extension of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s popular Sporting Schools program will see more children across Indi participate in free sports activities. Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, said the Sporting Schools program is the Liberal and Nationals Government’s largest investment to help Australian kids stay physically active. The $79.6 million extension to the…

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Victoria welcomes trade deal with India

Media ReleasesTuesday, 5 April 2022

Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, has welcomed the trade deal between Australia and India because it will create jobs and opportunities for the region. On Saturday (2 April), both countries signed the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI ECTA). Under the deal: Tariffs will be eliminated on more than 85 per cent of…

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More Funding to Improve Regional Roads and Create Jobs Across Indi

Media ReleasesMonday, 4 April 2022

More bridges across Indi could soon be upgraded or replaced, thanks to a further investment of $40 million from the Liberal and Nationals Government under the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP). The Government will inject an additional $10 million each year for the next four years into the BRP, increasing annual funding to $95 million, in…

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Continued Funding to tackle the scourge of Methamphetamines

Media ReleasesMonday, 4 April 2022

As part of our plan for a stronger future, the Liberal and Nationals Government will extend the National Ice Action Strategy (NIAS), investing more than $343 million over four years in the ongoing fight to reduce the impact of ice, other drugs and alcohol. This investment includes an additional $27.9 million being committed to supporting…

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Close to $1b partnership with Royal Flying Doctor to provide more care

Media ReleasesMonday, 4 April 2022

The Liberal and Nationals Government and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) will enter into a record 10-year strategic partnership, worth nearly $1 billion, to provide more certainty for regional, rural and remote patients who rely on the critical aeromedical service. Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, said this historic partnership will provide long-term security…

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Liberal and Nationals Budget Initiatives to Ease Cost of Living Pressures

Media ReleasesMonday, 4 April 2022

Indi families, businesses and concession holders are among the big winners from a number of welcome and needed measures announced in the Federal Budget to relieve cost of living pressures, provide tax relief and expand job opportunities. Nationals Senator for Victoria, the Hon Bridget McKenzie said the 2022-23 Budget highlighted the strength of the economy…

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STAND by me – 500 Lifesaving Satellite Services installed for Emergency Communications

Media ReleasesThursday, 24 March 2022

The Liberal and Nationals Government has today announced in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, a significant milestone with 500 NBN SkyMuster satellite services now installed at rural fire depots and designated evacuation centres across Australia, providing crucial connectivity for communities and emergency service organisations when land-based communication networks are impacted. Minister for Regional Communications, Senator…

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Naming Australia National Large Air Tanker Competition Winners Announced

Media ReleasesThursday, 24 March 2022

Bishop Druitt College Coffs Harbour, St Patrick’s College Campbelltown, and Christian College Geelong have been selected as joint winners of the National Large Air Tanker (LAT) Naming Competition. The Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience, Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie and Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan visited Bishop Druitt College this…

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