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Warrnambool Standard: Rural teachers tackle mortar board blues

In The NewsBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Wednesday, 26 August 2015

http://www.standard.net.au/story/3304533/rural-teachers-tackle-mortar-board-blues/?cs=72 BY Alex Sinnott RURAL school leavers are struggling to overcome financial barriers blocking their path towards tertiary education, regional leaders claim. Transport, accommodation and other living away from home expenses were cited as roadblocks during Tuesday’s Regional Higher Education Forum. The forum, hosted by Member for Wannon Dan Tehan, was part of a national…

ABC Radio National Drive: Debating Australia’s gun laws

In The NewsBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Monday, 24 August 2015

The government has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of the lever-action shotgun, prompting concerns that it will destroy Australia's gun laws. Among those disappointed by the move is Port Arthur massacre survivor, Carolyn Loughton, and Greens Senator for South Australia, Penny Wright. They're also concerned by figures from the Australian Crime Commission which…

COFFS COAST ADVOCATE: Coffs education forum shows high costs for regional students

In The NewsBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Saturday, 22 August 2015

http://www.coffscoastadvocate.com.au/news/coffs-education-forum-shows-high-costs-regional-st/2749276/ CHAIR of the Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment, Senator Bridget McKenzie, visited Coffs Harbour on Friday for a regional higher education forum. The forum provided students, parents, teachers and community members with a chance to discuss the considerable difficulties students from regional areas face in the pursuit of higher education. The senator…

PRIME NEWS: Regional access to tertiary education

In The NewsBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Friday, 21 August 2015

An emotional forum in Coffs Harbour today heard how hard it really is for regional students to get to university. Parents, students and school teachers told their stories, in the hope something will change. https://au.prime7.yahoo.com/n1/news/a/-/local/29320207/regional-access-to-tertiary-education-video/

WIN NEWS: Coffs education forum looks at youth allowance

In The NewsBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Friday, 21 August 2015

A higher education forum held in Coffs Harbour today has been labelled as a vital tool in working to provide easier access to the independent youth allowance. Speakers talked about the hardships encountered by regional students relocating to study at University. http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2015/08/21/coffs-education-forum-looks-at-youth-allowance/

WHYALLA NEWS: Forum to tackle barriers to education

In The NewsBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Thursday, 13 August 2015

http://www.whyallanewsonline.com.au/story/3276694/forum-to-tackle-barriers-to-education/ Residents are being encouraged to voice their ideas on how the federal government can better support students to gain a university degree. Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey, senator Bridget McKenzie and education department representatives will host a Regional Higher Education forum in Port Augusta on Monday, August 31. Mr Ramsey said there were barriers…

Speech – overcoming challenges in accessing higher education

SpeechesBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Thursday, 13 August 2015

Pic source: Ag Workforce Tonight I briefly want to spend some time updating the Senate on a round of consultation that the government is undertaking on behalf of the education backbench. Over 30 rural and regional government senators and members from right around the country have been very, very concerned for a long time about…

Statement from Senator Bridget McKenzie

Media ReleasesBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Wednesday, 12 August 2015

The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie welcomed today’s decision to ensure licensed firearms users and industry representatives have meaningful input into the review of the technical aspects of the National Firearms Agreement (NFA). “This is a common sense decision which is long overdue,” Senator McKenzie said. “Establishing the Industry Reference Group and providing further…

Wangaratta forum next on McKenzie’s agenda

Media ReleasesBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Thursday, 16 July 2015

The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie hosted the first Regional Higher Education Forum in Bendigo yesterday, providing local students, parents and teachers the chance to discuss how the Commonwealth Government can better support regional students to access higher education. The Bendigo forum was the first of 15 to be held across Australia, with the…

My Skills website makes it easier to find the right course for you

Media ReleasesBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Thursday, 9 July 2015

The My Skills website has some important new features which make it easier for people to find useful and up-to-date information on vocational education and training courses, including overall student satisfaction and employment outcomes for the 230 most popular courses. The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the My Skills website was the national…

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