The Australian Defence Force continues its important work supporting emergency services with on the ground assistance to bushfire affected communities. This support will now extend to the essential task of livestock disposal in areas most severely affected. Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie, and Defence Minister, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, said it was important…
Regional Victorians living with advanced breast cancer will have access to an important new treatment option, with the Liberal-National Government listing a life-changing new medicine on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Verzenio® (abemaciclib) is now listed on the PBS for the first time. It will treat non-premenopausal patients with advanced hormone receptor positive human epidermal…
As the bush fire crisis deepens across Australia, Minister for Agriculture Bridget McKenzie urges regional communities to continue to prioritise personal safety as concern for livestock grows. “The devastating loss of life to date underscores a critical need for cooperation and support in regional and urban communities alike. “Property damage is widespread and the task…
The Parliamentary Friends of Shooting group promotes responsible shooting and hunting sports for Members and Senators. PFoS-Newsletter-Summer-A4
The Nationals in government has boosted biosecurity funding by $66.6 million to arrest the threat posed to Australia by the global advance of African swine fever (ASF). Nationals Senator for Victoria and Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie, said the government’s focus was on keeping ASF out of Australia and the extra funding would put more officers,…
Pic: Senator McKenzie with Leona Edwards (left) and Debra Mudra (right) from the City of Wodonga Baranduda Fields Sporting Precinct is a major step closer to becoming reality with a $10 million Government investment locked in. Wodonga-based Nationals Senator for Victoria and Deputy Leader of The Nationals, Bridget McKenzie, was delighted to confirm the funding…
$60 million worth of grants are now available to help local organisations expand emergency accommodation for those affected by domestic violence. Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the grant could help local women and children in rural Victoria experiencing domestic violence to find a safe and secure place to stay. “I would encourage eligible organisations…
The Liberal-Nationals Government is investing $100 million to improve the health of Australians in rural, remote and regional areas through access to innovative clinical trials. Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, welcomed the announcement with country Victorians facing barriers to taking part in clinical trials including distance, geographical isolation, cultural difference and workforce capacity. Minister for Health, Greg…
Northern Victoria farmers are encouraged to apply for water under the Liberal-Nationals government’s Water for Fodder Program, when it opens later this month. “At $100 a megalitre, this water is heavily discounted from the current market price which has seen prices the high side of $1000,” Nationals Senator for Victoria and Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie,…
Farmers and agricultural producers across Victoria may receive assistance to access overseas markets with a $1.5 million grant as part of the Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) program. Nationals Senator for Victoria and Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie, said the program was designed to break down trade barriers for Australian farmers. “This program,…