The Labor Government has continued to ram a raft of important legislation through the Senate without due opportunity to talk about the implications for regional Australia, according to The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie. Debate on the mining tax was cut short earlier this week and legislation impacting the textiles industry was given little…
News the Gillard Government rammed their changes to Private Health Insurance through the Senate last night will come as a blow to regional Victorians, according to Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie. “This is another betrayal by the Gillard Government which will further increase cost of living pressures on Bendigo residents,” Senator McKenzie said today. “Our nation’s…
THREE coalition senators have moved that the Labor government be more proactive in addressing the worsening shortage of agriculture graduates and skilled workers. Senators Fiona Nash, Chris Back and Bridget McKenzie introduced the motion that was supported by the Greens and Independent senators. “But Labor senators bizarrely opposed the motion that seeks to reverse a…
The Senate Select Committee on Australia’s Food Processing Sector has heard that Labor policies are undermining the industry during its Shepparton hearing, according to The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie. Senator McKenzie has joined the committee on its tour of the Campbell Arnotts and SPC Ardmona factories and participated in hearings over the last…
Regional Victorians have today celebrated International Women’s Day, recognising the economic, political and social achievements of women past and present, and looking to the future to see where progress can still be made. Senator McKenzie attended International Women’s Day events in Benalla, Bendigo and Shepparton and today commented on the camaraderie and joint purpose she…
6 March 2012 FEDERAL Liberal leader Tony Abbott fell short of guaranteeing defence contracts for Thales during a visit to Bendigo yesterday. Mr Abbott toured the defence manufacturer’s facilities and announced a veterans’ affairs policy during his Bendigo trip. He ridiculed the government for failing to give Thales a contract earlier this year, a…
The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie will welcome the Women for a Living Basin community group to the halls of Parliament tomorrow. Senator McKenzie said the delegation was heading to Canberra to draw attention to the negative social impacts of the Murray Darling Basin Plan on their families, schools, businesses and communities. “This dedicated…
On the eve of the Swan Hill public forum and with just 54 days remaining in the consultation period, The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie implored regional Victorians to have their say on the Murray Darling Basin Plan. “No one understands the importance of a sustainable river system and environment more than the people…
Nationals Victorian Senator, Bridget McKenzie, is accusing the Federal Government of inconsistency on alpine cattle grazing. Last year the Victorian Government reintroduced grazing in the Alpine National Park in a trial to see if it reduced fire fuel loads. But earlier this year Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke, stepped in and stopped the trial.…
A Coalition Government would focus on cyber-safety to better protect young people online, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie. With an estimated 2.2 million Australian children actively engaged in online activities, Mr Chester said it was important for parents to take a close interest in the issue.…