A Federal Labor move to ban cattle grazing in the Victorian High Country goes against the counsel of its own department, according to The Nationals Senator McKenzie today. Questioned by Senator McKenzie as part of the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Environment Estimates, department representatives stated that “national parks and all the management issues…
Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie is encouraging students to get their applications in as The Nationals Scholarship for Young Leaders 2012 draws to a close. The scholarship aims to assist regional Victorian students in their chosen tertiary pathway. “The Nationals are committed to ensuring that regional and rural young people continue to reach their potential…
Joint press release with Senator Barnaby Joyce, Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government & Water The Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s approach to consultation is a rolling sham said Senators Barnaby Joyce and Bridget McKenzie today. “The whole process smacks of a conspiracy against consultation. The MDBA appears to have no interest in listening to the…
On the dawn of the Mildura public forum and with just 65 days remaining in the consultation period, The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie implored 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 living in…
TODAY’S Murray Darling Basin Authority public forum in Mildura has run over time. MDBA chairman Craig Knowles and Federal Water Minister Tony Burke agreed to stay back after the scheduled finishing time of 5pm to continue discussions with local irrigators and community representatives. With seating available for 800, the venue was about half full at…
Sunraysia and Robinvale residents are urged to attend a Murray Darling Basin Plan public meeting at Mildura Settlers in 8th Street this Friday, 10 February at 2pm. The Nationals Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie and Member for Mallee John Forrest said elements of the plan that could have adverse impacts on the state’s river communities must…
The Gillard Government’s failure to address a production gap in its contracts with Thales has delivered a jobs blow to Bendigo, The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said today. “The Bendigo community was assured the Gillard Government would work with the company to secure jobs and maintain ‘critical skills’ but the talks Labor MP…
The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie has invited Victorians to have their say on cyber-safety as part of a Coalition review of online safety for children. “It is estimated that 2.2 million Australian children actively engage online; it is fundamental to their way of communicating and learning,” Senator McKenzie said. “Our youth are the…
The Wimmera’s standing as a grains research hub was highlighted today in a meeting between Horsham Rural City Council (RCC) and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie. The Nationals Senator said she was impressed by the spectrum of education pathways available in Horsham to those wishing to pursue a career in agricultural business or research. Senator…
BENDIGO’S Lake Weeroona turned on the charm for yesterday’s Australia Day celebrations. The crowd basked in the sunshine as City of Greater Bendigo mayor Alec Sandner welcomed 19 new Australian citizens and presented awards to Citizen of the Year Robert “Cookie” Cook and Young Citizen of the Year Patrick Clark. The official proceedings got under…