INTERVIEW WITH ABC’S COUNTRY HOUR
Here’s my interview with ABC’s Victorian Country Hour host Nikolai Beilharz talking about the government’s laws targeting animal activists
Speech: Address to The Senate on former Prime Minister Bob Hawke
Senator McKENZIE (Victoria—Minister for Agriculture and Leader of The Nationals in the Senate) (10:14): Many thoughtful words have already been spoken about former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, his contribution and his character. On behalf of The Nationals, my contribution today will reflect on his life and work, in particular as it relates to rural and…
PERMANENTLY INCREASING FHA ASSETS TEST FOR FARMERS
More farmers will be able to access vital assistance when they are going through tough times, with the Coalition Government today introducing legislation to maintain the net farm asset threshold for Farm Household Allowance (FHA) at $5 million. Minister for Agriculture, Senator Bridget McKenzie, said the Government was delivering on its election commitment to keep…
GOVERNMENT DELIVERS TO PROTECT FARMERS
The Morrison Government is today delivering on its election commitment to protect the privacy of Australian farmers and primary producers by introducing legislation to protect them from the unlawful actions of animal activists.The Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill 2019 introduces new offences for the incitement of trespass, property damage, or theft on agricultural land.Attorney-General,…
Ag Minister to discuss EU trade deal in Rome
DAILY CARGO NEWS by David Sexton AGRICULTURE minister Bridget McKenzie is jetting off to Rome for talks on Saturday about a free trade agreement with the European Union. Senator McKenzie said this was an opportunity to champion Australian agriculture in the EU, strengthen trade relationships and support jobs and economic growth. “Growing exports and getting…
STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURAL TIES
Minister for Agriculture Bridget McKenzie is travelling to Europe today to build stronger ties with major trading partners and hold discussions on the EU-FTA. “This is an opportunity to champion Australian agriculture in the EU, strengthen our agricultural and trade relationships and ultimately support jobs and economic growth in rural and regional Australia,” Minister McKenzie…
GOVERNMENT BACKS ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AWARENESS PROJECTS
Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie today welcomed funding of $7842 to the Tallangatta Football Netball Club to encourage more North East residents to talk about organ and tissue donation and register on the Australian Organ Donor Register. The Liberal and Nationals Government has awarded $407,194 in Community Awareness Grants to projects across Australia as…
Live exports pledge
COUNTRYMAN – THE WEST AUSTRALIAN By Jenne Brammer Federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie is confident Australia's live export industry has a viable and prosperous future, and has vowed to base her decision-making on science. Just 20 days into her new role, Senator McKenzie visited Perth to meet key players and groups in WA agriculture, including…
3D x-ray unit aids protection
NEWS MAIL, Bundaberg A 3D X-RAY unit is now in place permanently at Melbourne Airport to protect Australia's $11 billion horticultural industries from passengers bringing pests and diseases into the country. Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie said the unit was automatically detecting biosecurity risks in fruit and vegetables that passengers fail to declare, and could be…
ANOTHER DIMENSION TO OUR BIOSECURITY SYSTEM
A 3D x-ray unit is now in place permanently at Melbourne Airport to protect and grow our $11 billion horticultural industries from passengers bringing pests and diseases into the country.Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie, said the new unit was automatically detecting biosecurity risks in fruit and vegetables that passengers fail to declare, and could be…